Cebu City, Philippines: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Large city and the hub for beaches and whale shark trips. Best for: transit stays, families.
The best months for vitamin D in Cebu City are March, April, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from May to February.
Cebu City month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Bad weather | 6.5 h | 6.6 | 8 min | 29°C | 21/30 |
| February | Bad weather | 7.8 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 30°C | 19/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.5 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 31°C | 13/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.5 h | 8.9 | 6 min | 32°C | 14/30 |
| May | Bad weather | 8.3 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 32°C | 20/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 8.1 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 31°C | 28/30 |
| July | Bad weather | 7.3 h | 7.7 | 7 min | 30°C | 28/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 8.2 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 31°C | 26/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 7.5 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 31°C | 27/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 7.5 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 30°C | 28/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 7.3 h | 7.3 | 7 min | 31°C | 26/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 6.9 h | 6.9 | 8 min | 30°C | 25/30 |
Sun window is the number of hours a day with UV Index 2.5 or higher. Full dose is the minutes at midday for about 1,000 IU of vitamin D with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III. Rainy days are days with at least 1 mm out of 30.
What to expect in Cebu City
Large city and the hub for beaches and whale shark trips. A dry season from December to May, with the best weather in February to April. June to November is typhoon season, and getting between islands can mean boats and short flights.
In Cebu City afternoon highs average from 29°C in January to 32°C in May. The wettest month is June (about 28 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is March (13). Midday UV peaks at 9.0 in March, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Cebu City
When is the best time to visit Cebu City for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Cebu City are March, April, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Cebu City?
Afternoon highs average from 29°C in January to 32°C in May. The wettest month is June, with about 28 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Cebu City?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from May to February.