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When is the best time to visit Macau?
In general the best time to visit Macau is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +30°C in August and it has 2 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is April, May, June with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Macau in different months
This is the average weather in Macau for each month based on historic data:
January, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +27°C during October.
In February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September the weather is average. Expect around 166 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 321 mm in August.
Climate in Macau
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Macau for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +27°C | +29°C | +33°C | +34°C | +36°C | +35°C | +37°C | +37°C | +37°C | +34°C | +33°C | +29°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +18°C | +19°C | +21°C | +24°C | +27°C | +29°C | +30°C | +30°C | +29°C | +27°C | +24°C | +19°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +4°C | +6°C | +6°C | +11°C | +16°C | +20°C | +23°C | +23°C | +20°C | +14°C | +7°C | +5°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 75 | 80 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 82 | 82 | 79 | 73 | 73 | 71 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 24 | 42 | 64 | 123 | 236 | 272 | 237 | 321 | 225 | 85 | 39 | 23 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 13 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 15 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 13 | 9 | 6 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Macau during the whole year:
The hottest month in Macau is August with average maximum temperature going up to +30°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +14°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Macau looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Macau is May with average humidity going up to 85%. The least humid month is December with an average humidity of 71%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Macau during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is December with approximately 13 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 23 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is August with approximately 25 rainy days and 321 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Macau:
What is the hottest month in Macau?
The hottest month in Macau is August with average maximum temperature of +30°C.
What is the coldest month in Macau?
The coldest month in Macau is January with minimum temperatures of +14°C.
Is Macau worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Macau in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +30°C and 2 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Macau?
if you're looking to visit Macau when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for August, June, July. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being December with only 23 mm of rain.
Monthly weather in Macau
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Macau, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
