Middle of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Macau in August
Little changes in Macau from July: highs stay near 85°F (29°C), lows near 83°F (28°C), and about 10.0 in (253 mm) of rain falls.
With a comfort score of 41/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by rain.
- Avg high
- 85°F (29°C)
- Avg low
- 83°F (28°C)
- Rain
- 10.0 in (253 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 46 min
- Comfort score
- 41/100 · Tough
What August feels like
Days are warm, averaging 85°F (29°C).
Even at night it stays warm, around 83°F (28°C).
With 84% average humidity, it feels muggy.
It's a very wet month, with around 10.0 in (253 mm) of rain, so keep plans flexible and have indoor backups ready.
Plan around August
August is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are October – February.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, June – August.
- Comfort slips from 45/100 in July to 41/100.
- Our Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau route recommends Oct – Dec, so August falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothes85°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Quick-dry fabrics84% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Macau in August
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Ruins of St. Paul's
Stone facade of a 17th-century Jesuit church atop a grand stairway.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 10.0 in of rain.
Senado Square
Wave-patterned square lined with pastel colonial buildings and St. Dominic's Church.
Why now A good rainy-day backup in August.
Restaurante Litoral
Long-running Macanese restaurant serving African chicken and minchi.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 10.0 in of rain.
Lord Stow's Bakery
Coloane bakery that made the Portuguese-style egg tart famous in Macau.
Why now Easy to slot in when August's rain moves in.
Taipa Village
Old lanes of Rua do Cunha with snack shops, Portuguese houses and the Taipa Houses Museum.
Nearby in August
- Lantau Island in August~26 mi · highs 84°F, 9.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Hong Kong Island and Kowloon in August~40 mi · highs 87°F, 8.6 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Macau in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Macau?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 41/100, held back mainly by rain. The best months are October – February. Expect highs of 85°F (29°C) and 10.0 in (253 mm) of rain. Our Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau route recommends Oct – Dec, so August is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Macau in August?
Average highs are 85°F (29°C) and average lows 83°F (28°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Macau in August?
Yes: about 10.0 in (253 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 63.0 in (1600 mm).
What should I pack for Macau in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (85°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), quick-dry fabrics (84% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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