Best time to visit Macau

The best months to visit Macau are November, April and December, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.

November, April and December score best for Macau weather:

  • April25° / 22°CWarm and humid; rain picks up. Macau Grand Prix qualifying isn't until November but spring brings the first formula-event publicity push.
  • November24° / 20°CThe other best month — cool, dry, sunny. Macau Grand Prix (3rd weekend of November) is the city's biggest annual event.
  • December20° / 15°CCool and dry — light jacket comfort. Christmas-themed decorations across the historic centre and Cotai resorts.

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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026

Macau weather by month

MonthHighLowRain (mm)Rainy daysDaylightSea
January19°14°26911h16°
February20°15°391211h18°
March22°18°681812h20°
AprilBest weather25°22°1122112h24°
May28°25°2152513h30°
June30°27°2812813h30°
July31°27°2502714h32°
August31°27°3292813h31°
September30°26°2172313h31°
October28°24°971412h30°
NovemberBest weather24°20°351011h22°
DecemberBest weather20°15°29711h20°

Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.

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Macau month by month

January

Macau in January: 18.5°C high, 13.8°C low, 26.4mm rain over 9 days, 10.9h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

February

Macau in February: 19.5°C high, 15.2°C low, 39.3mm rain over 12 days, 11.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

March

Macau in March: 22.1°C high, 18.1°C low, 67.9mm rain over 18 days, 11.7h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

AprilBest weather

Macau in April: 25.3°C high, 21.7°C low, 111.7mm rain over 21 days, 12.4h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

May

Macau in May: 28.4°C high, 24.9°C low, 214.5mm rain over 25 days, 13h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

June

Macau in June: 30°C high, 26.9°C low, 281mm rain over 28 days, 13.4h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

July

Macau in July: 30.8°C high, 27.4°C low, 250.3mm rain over 27 days, 13.5h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

August

Macau in August: 30.7°C high, 27.1°C low, 329.4mm rain over 28 days, 13.2h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

September

Macau in September: 30°C high, 26.2°C low, 217.2mm rain over 23 days, 12.6h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

October

Macau in October: 27.7°C high, 23.6°C low, 97.4mm rain over 14 days, 11.9h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

NovemberBest weather

Macau in November: 24.2°C high, 19.7°C low, 34.8mm rain over 10 days, 11.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

DecemberBest weather

Macau in December: 19.8°C high, 15°C low, 28.6mm rain over 7 days, 10.9h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

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