Month guide · Cebu · Philippines
Cebu in July
What July is really like in Cebu: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: CharMel Creations, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 17 rainy days and roughly 12.7 hours of daylight. Frequent showers but plenty of sun between them; low prices.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 17
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in July
July is the 4th-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 17 of its 31 days. Compared with June (32°C (90°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:30
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 18:10
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Early rains (June–August). Afternoon showers with plenty of sun between them, warm seas and lower prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes July one of the better-value months to book.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Cebu, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Viewpoint · Busay hills above Cebu City
Tops Lookout
Go around sunset and stay for the lights; bring a light jacket, as it is breezy and cooler up here.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Couples
- After dark
- Kids
Religious site · Uptown Cebu City (IT Park and Cebu Business Park)
Taoist Temple
Built in 1972 by Cebu's Chinese community in the Beverly Hills residential area of Lahug, the temple has red-and-green pagoda roofs, dragon carvings and a staircase of 81 steps, said to represent the chapters of the Tao Te Ching, with views over the city.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Architecture
Historic site · Mactan Island
Mactan Shrine
Pair it with a sutukil seafood lunch at the restaurants next to the shrine.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Kids
Experience · Mactan Island
Mactan island hopping
Outrigger bangka boats leave Mactan for small islands and marine sanctuaries such as Hilutungan, Nalusuan and the Pandanon sandbar, with snorkelling over reefs full of fish, and for Olango Island's wildlife sanctuary, a stopover for migratory birds.
- Time needed
- Half to full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Active
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Cebu.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 25°C and 17 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Cebu?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, February–May are better overall. Compare every month.
Cebu in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Cebu?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Frequent showers but plenty of sun between them; low prices.
+How warm is Cebu in July?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cebu in July?
Expect rain on about 17 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.