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Macau in January
This is the coldest month in Macau: highs average 65°F (18°C) and lows 60°F (16°C), with about 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain.
At 90/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 65°F (18°C)
- Avg low
- 60°F (16°C)
- Rain
- 1.6 in (40 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 47 min
- Comfort score
- 90/100 · Great
What January feels like
Highs near 65°F (18°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 60°F (16°C).
About 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's January.
It's breezy, with average winds near 11 mph (5.0 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around January
January is one of Macau's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort holds steady from December (89 → 90/100).
- Our Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau route recommends Oct – Dec, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 60°F
- Windproof shellaverage wind 11 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Macau in January
January is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Coloane Village
Quiet seaside village with the Chapel of St. Francis Xavier and Hac Sa Beach nearby.
Why now January scores 90/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Guia Fortress
17th-century fort, chapel and lighthouse on Macau's highest hill.
Restaurante Litoral
Long-running Macanese restaurant serving African chicken and minchi.
A-Ma Temple
Temple to the sea goddess Mazu, older than the city itself.
Lord Stow's Bakery
Coloane bakery that made the Portuguese-style egg tart famous in Macau.
Nearby in January
- Lantau Island in January~26 mi · highs 64°F, 1.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Hong Kong Island and Kowloon in January~40 mi · highs 68°F, 1.4 in rain · 2°C (3°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 January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Macau?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 90/100. Expect highs of 65°F (18°C) and 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain. Our Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau route recommends Oct – Dec, so January is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Macau in January?
Average highs are 65°F (18°C) and average lows 60°F (16°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Macau in January?
Not much: about 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 63.0 in (1600 mm).
What should I pack for Macau in January?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 60°F), windproof shell (average wind 11 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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