Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Macau in December
Macau sees its driest month, with just 1.0 in (26 mm) of rain, highs of 68°F (20°C) and lows of 63°F (17°C).
At 89/100 for comfort (2nd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 68°F (20°C)
- Avg low
- 63°F (17°C)
- Rain
- 1.0 in (26 mm)
- Humidity
- 75%
- Cloud cover
- 53%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 39 min
- Comfort score
- 89/100 · Great
What December feels like
Days are mild at around 68°F (20°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 63°F (17°C).
Rain is scarce: about 1.0 in (26 mm) for the whole month.
It's breezy, with average winds near 12 mph (5.5 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around December
December is one of Macau's best months on the climate data.
- Shortest days of the year, about 10 h 39 min of daylight.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 4°C (7°F) from November.
- Comfort improves from 86/100 in November to 89/100.
- December sits inside the Oct – Dec window our Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau route recommends.
What to pack for December
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 63°F
- Windproof shellaverage wind 12 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Macau in December
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Monte Fort and Macao Museum
Hilltop fort with cannons and a museum on the city's East-West history.
Senado Square
Wave-patterned square lined with pastel colonial buildings and St. Dominic's Church.
Taipa Village
Old lanes of Rua do Cunha with snack shops, Portuguese houses and the Taipa Houses Museum.
Restaurante Litoral
Long-running Macanese restaurant serving African chicken and minchi.
Coloane Village
Quiet seaside village with the Chapel of St. Francis Xavier and Hac Sa Beach nearby.
Why now December scores 89/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Nearby in December
- Lantau Island in December~26 mi · highs 67°F, 0.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Hong Kong Island and Kowloon in December~40 mi · highs 70°F, 1.0 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
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 December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Macau?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 89/100. Expect highs of 68°F (20°C) and 1.0 in (26 mm) of rain. December is inside the Oct – Dec window our Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau route recommends.
How hot is Macau in December?
Average highs are 68°F (20°C) and average lows 63°F (17°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Macau in December?
Not much: about 1.0 in (26 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 63.0 in (1600 mm).
What should I pack for Macau in December?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 63°F), windproof shell (average wind 12 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Macau
Routes in season in December
- Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau Oct – Dec
Planning Macau in December?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.