Month guide · Cebu · Philippines
Cebu in November
What November is really like in Cebu: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Martin Michlmayr, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 11.6 hours of daylight. Rainy with possible typhoons; check forecasts before booking ferries and boats.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Cebu: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 30 days. Compared with October (31°C (88°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 05:40
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:19
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Typhoon season (September–December). The wettest months, with storms that can cancel ferries and boat trips, especially from October to December.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
- All Saints' Day (Undas) — family visits to cemeteries (1 November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Nature · Oslob and the southern tip
Oslob whale-shark watching
If you go, arrive at dawn, follow the no-touching rules and skip sunscreen in the water; Tumalog Falls is a short ride away.
- Time needed
- Half day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
Viewpoint · Dalaguete, south Cebu
Osmeña Peak
Cebu's highest point, at about 1,000 metres in the highlands of Dalaguete, is a cluster of jagged, grassy limestone hills reached by a short hike of 20–30 minutes from the road through vegetable farms.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Active
- Outdoors
- Nature
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Cebu.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 25°C and 15 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 November a good time to visit Cebu?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, February–May are better overall. Compare every month.
Cebu in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Cebu?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Rainy with possible typhoons; check forecasts before booking ferries and boats.
+How warm is Cebu in November?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cebu in November?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.