Month guide · Cebu · Philippines
Cebu in April
What April is really like in Cebu: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: LMP 2001, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Cebu. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. Hot and dry; Holy Week brings domestic crowds to beaches, especially Bantayan.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 2nd-warmest month in Cebu: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with March (31°C (88°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs stay near 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 05:34
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 17:55
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Dry season (February–May). Sunny days, calm seas and the best conditions for beaches, island hopping and canyoneering; Holy Week is very busy.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Holy Week — busy beaches and religious processions (March or April)
- Kadaugan sa Mactan — re-enactment of the 1521 Battle of Mactan (27 April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Downtown Cebu City
Museo Sugbo
The provincial museum occupies the 19th-century Carcel de Cebu, the old provincial jail, with galleries in former cell blocks covering pre-colonial trade, the Spanish and American periods and the Second World War in Cebu.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
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Market · Downtown Cebu City
Carbon Market
Go in the morning with small change, and keep phones and wallets secure in the crowds.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- Photo spot
Historic site · Mactan Island
Mactan Shrine
At Punta Engaño on Mactan, a large bronze statue of the chieftain Lapulapu stands near the spot where his forces killed Ferdinand Magellan in the Battle of Mactan in 1521; a 19th-century obelisk marks Magellan's death.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Kids
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Castle · Downtown Cebu City
Fort San Pedro
Walk the ramparts in the late afternoon, when it is cooler and the light is soft on the coral stone.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Outdoors
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Cebu.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 25°C and 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Cebu?
One of the best months to visit Cebu, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are February–March and May. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Cebu?
It is one of the best months to visit Cebu. Hot and dry; Holy Week brings domestic crowds to beaches, especially Bantayan.
+How warm is Cebu in April?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cebu in April?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.