Macao SAR China · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Macau are March, November and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Macau sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 32°C, and its coolest in January (around 19°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1967mm — June is typically the wettest month (~374mm) and December the driest (~31mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from April to September — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 211 hours of sunshine.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19° / 13°C | 34mm | 🌟 Great |
| February | 19° / 14°C | 44mm | 🌟 Great |
| March | 21° / 17°C | 80mm | 🌟 Great |
| April | 25° / 20°C | 154mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 29° / 24°C | 286mm | 🤔 Fair |
| June | 31° / 26°C | 374mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| July | 31° / 26°C | 291mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| August | 32° / 26°C | 331mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| September | 31° / 25°C | 228mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| October | 29° / 23°C | 75mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 25° / 19°C | 39mm | 🌟 Great |
| December | 20° / 14°C | 31mm | 🌟 Great |
January in Macau is mild, with average daytime highs around 19°C (65°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (55°F). Expect roughly 34mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 127 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
February in Macau is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 19°C (67°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (57°F). Expect roughly 44mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 86 hours of sunshine over the month (~3h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
March in Macau is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 17°C (62°F). Expect roughly 80mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 75 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
April in Macau is warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows near 20°C (69°F). Expect roughly 154mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
☀️ About 95 hours of sunshine over the month (~3h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
May in Macau is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (75°F). Expect roughly 286mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
☀️ About 136 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
June in Macau is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 26°C (78°F). Expect roughly 374mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
☀️ About 159 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
July in Macau is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (89°F) and nighttime lows near 26°C (79°F). Expect roughly 291mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
☀️ About 211 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
August in Macau is hot, with average daytime highs around 32°C (89°F) and nighttime lows near 26°C (79°F). Expect roughly 331mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
☀️ About 188 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
September in Macau is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (77°F). Expect roughly 228mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
☀️ About 178 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
October in Macau is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (83°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (73°F). Expect roughly 75mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 192 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
November in Macau is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (76°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (66°F). Expect roughly 39mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 158 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
December in Macau is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (69°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (58°F). Expect roughly 31mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 145 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes