# Osmeña Peak, Philippines: what it is and when to go

> Osmeña Peak is a mountain in Cebu, Philippines, at 1,037 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is December to April. In June there are 12 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 26. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Philippines: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/osmena-peak/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Mountain in Cebu, Philippines · Nature, Mountains
- **Where:** Philippines
- **Elevation:** 1,037 m
- **Best time:** December to April.
- **Nearest airport:** CEB Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City, 80 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 9.82015, 123.44235

## What it is and where

Osmeña Peak is a mountain in Cebu, Philippines, at 1,037 m above sea level. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Philippines: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

Its coordinates are 9.82015, 123.44235; the nearest main airport is Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB, Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City), 80 km as the crow flies. How to get around Philippines (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=9.82015%2C123.44235)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=9.82015%2C123.44235)

It is one of the [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/naturaleza/) and [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/montana/) places in Philippines. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Osmeña Peak is **December to April**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 11 h 29 |
| February | Best time | 11 h 41 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 56 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 13 |
| May | Possible | 12 h 27 |
| June | Better not | 12 h 34 |
| July | Better not | 12 h 31 |
| August | Better not | 12 h 19 |
| September | Better not | 12 h 03 |
| October | Better not | 11 h 47 |
| November | Possible | 11 h 32 |
| December | Best time | 11 h 26 |

In June there are 12 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 26. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nature | December to April | May and November |
| Mountains | December to April | May and November |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Osmeña Peak has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to Philippines in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Philippines

To enter Philippines there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity and two blank pages”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Philippines checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Philippine peso (PHP); plugs: Type A, B and C · 220 V · 60 Hz (European voltage with American sockets: you need an adapter); emergencies: 911 for everything.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Pescador Island Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/pescador-lighthouse/): Lighthouse in the Philippines · 16 km
- [Argao Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/argao-parish-church/): Roman Catholic parish church in Argao, Cebu, Philippines · 19 km
- [Baño sa Boljoon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/bano-sa-boljoon/): Hot spring bath · 22 km
- [Barili](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/mantayupan-falls/): Nature · 33 km
- [Oslob Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/immaculate-heart-of-mary-church/): Roman Catholic parish church in Oslob, Cebu, Philippines · 33 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Philippines guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/).

## More in Philippines: Nature

- [Mount Pinatubo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/mount-pinatubo/): active stratovolcano on the island of Luzon in the Philippines
- [Mayon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/mount-mayon/): volcano in the Philippines
- [Mount Apo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/mount-apo/): highest mountain in the Philippines
- [Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/puerto-princesa-subterranean-river-national-park/): national park in the Philippines
- [Taal Volcano](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/volcan-taal/): active volcano in the Philippines
- [Tubbataha Reef](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/parque-marino-del-arrecife-de-tubbataha/): protected area

Every Philippines place under Nature, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/naturaleza/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Osmeña Peak?

It is a mountain in Cebu, Philippines. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Philippines: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Osmeña Peak?

December to April. In June there are 12 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 26.

### How do you get to Osmeña Peak?

The nearest main airport is Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB), 80 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=9.82015%2C123.44235) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Philippines is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Philippines map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Pescador Island Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/pescador-lighthouse/), [Argao Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/argao-parish-church/), [Baño sa Boljoon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/bano-sa-boljoon/). The rest is in [the Philippines guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/12960393681), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2034393), CC0. More about Osmeña Peak on [Wikipedia](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pico_Osme%C3%B1a). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

