January
Dance to the ear-popping beats, join the “Pit Senyor” chant, and witness a festival of colors in Cebu on the 3rd weekend of January. Fittingly labeled as the grandest and most spectacular festival in the Philippines, Sinulog wow its spectators with its lively street parade, elaborate costumes, heart-pounding music, and wondrous cultural presentations. Plus, the festival features a lineup of events, concerts, parties and competitions, like singing contests and beauty pageants. While visiting Cebu on Sinulog week, make sure to also participate in its religious celebrations.
On the low side, however, prices for hotels in Cebu usually skyrocket on the 3rd week of January. Not to mention, most hotel rooms are fully booked a couple of months before the festival.
Things to do in Cebu in January
- Experience the Sinulog Festival
- Chase waterfalls in Southern Cebu
- Visit the galleries and museums in Cebu
- Shopping
- Swing by Basilica Minore del Santo Niño
- Food trip
- Take a Cebu City tour
February to March
February and March may be the perfect time to visit Cebu, especially for backpackers and budget-conscious travelers. Not only are the tourist crowds low, but most hotels offer bargained deals for their rooms in these months (except for Valentine’s Day) as well. Sometimes, tour companies also add freebies or offer huge discounts to their Cebu tours, in these months. As an added bonus, the weather is fairly nice and comfortable during this time of the year.
Things to do in Cebu from February to March
- Visit Cebu’s flower farms like Sirao Flower Garden and Terrazas de Flores
- Check out 10,000 Roses Café
- Hit Danasan Eco Adventure Park
- Hike the peaks of Dalaguete, like Casino Peak, Kandungaw Peak and Osmeña Peak
- Visit Bantayan Island
- Explore the hidden treasures of Toledo City, Cebu
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April to May
Want to experience a world of fun in Cebu? For travel junkies, there’s no better time to visit in Cebu than the hot dry season, which we fondly call as summer. From April to May, Cebu transforms into a tropical wonderland, with its crystal clear waters, picturesque summits and hills, and striking floral gardens. Of course, the island also becomes a paradise for nature and adventure lovers, offering mind-blowing escapes, like canyoneering, diving, hiking and a whole lot more. To top it all off, the island has so many fiestas with fascinating shows and delectable food on these months.
As for the hotels in Cebu, rates on these months are moderate and average, with the exception of the Lenten Season (Holy Week).
Things to do in Cebu from April to May
- Island hopping in Mactan
- See the enthralling sardines run in Moalboal
- Catch the friendly whale sharks
- Hike the picturesque mountains of Cebu
- Waterfalls hopping in Alegria and Samboan
- Drop by Carnaza Island
- Hit the fabulous beaches
June
Just because June marks the end of the “summer season” in the Philippines, it doesn’t mean you can’t have a blast in Cebu during this month. With the school days about to begin and the weather still favorable, you can experience some of the best and most mesmerizing attractions in Cebu in June without the sea of tourists. And, best of all, rates for hotels, inns, hostels and even restaurants in Cebu will drop during this time of the year.
Things to do in Cebu in June
- Take a day trip to Bohol
- Diving in Moalboal
- See Kawasan Falls
- Hiking in scenic trails like Mount Mago and Mount Naupa
- Spend a day or two at a beach or island resort like Sumilon
- Experience the majestic waterfalls in Cebu
- Caving
July to September
Weather-wise, a visit to Cebu from July to August doesn’t seem very promising. With the rainy season in full swing, the island will have some downpours, grey skies, thunderstorms and typhoons during this time of the year. But like any world-class destination, Cebu has plenty of sights, events and attractions to offer on these months. As a matter of fact, you can still explore gorgeous mountains and chill on pristine beaches in Cebu without running into any problems during these months.
Things to do in Cebu from July to September
- Visit Cebu’s flower farms like Sirao Flower Garden and Terrazas de Flores
- Check out 10,000 Roses Café
- Visit the galleries and museums in Cebu
- Shopping
- Food trip
- Drop by Naga City Boardwalk
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October to November
As with the rest of the country, Christmas starts as early as September in Cebu. As you visit the province in October and November, you’ll see hotels, shops, malls, plazas and restaurants in Cebu embellished with intricate Christmas decorations and lights. What’s more, the island will be hosting exciting events, shows and concerts like Oktoberfest in October and November.
Things to do in Cebu from October to November
- Watch the concerts and events
- Shopping
- Hiking
- Check out the beaches
- Chasing falls
- Visit the museums and galleries
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December
Even though it doesn’t snow in Cebu, you’ll still feel the spirit of Christmas all over Metro Cebu. At every turn, you’ll see dazzling lights, gigantic lanterns and wondrous decors that will give you the urge to snap dozens of photographs. To make things even better, you’ll find great bargains all over Cebu, from night markets to established shopping malls. For those who are into thrilling rides, don’t forget to check out Kasadya sa SRP in Cebu.
Things to do in Cebu in December
- See the Christmas lights and decorations all over Metro Cebu
- Experience Kasadya sa SRP
- Chasing falls
- Visit the museums and galleries
- Watch the metro’s concerts and shows
- Trekking
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