End of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Macau in March
Macau edges warmer than February, with highs of 69°F (21°C), lows of 66°F (19°C) and about 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 68/100, 6th of 12.
- Avg high
- 69°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 66°F (19°C)
- Rain
- 3.3 in (85 mm)
- Humidity
- 86%
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 51 min
- Comfort score
- 68/100 · Good
What March feels like
Days are mild at around 69°F (21°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 66°F (19°C).
Humidity averages 86%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.3 in (85 mm).
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 75%.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are October – February.
- Humidity season begins: 86% on average, up from 84% in February.
- Comfort slips from 86/100 in February to 68/100.
- Our Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau route recommends Oct – Dec, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- Quick-dry fabrics86% average humidity
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 66°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Macau in March
March is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Guia Fortress
17th-century fort, chapel and lighthouse on Macau's highest hill.
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.
Coloane Village
Quiet seaside village with the Chapel of St. Francis Xavier and Hac Sa Beach nearby.
Why now March scores 68/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Taipa Village
Old lanes of Rua do Cunha with snack shops, Portuguese houses and the Taipa Houses Museum.
Nearby in March
- Lantau Island in March~26 mi · highs 71°F, 2.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Hong Kong Island and Kowloon in March~40 mi · highs 74°F, 2.8 in rain · 3°C (5°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 March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Macau?
It's middling, scoring 68/100. The best months are October – February, at up to 90. Expect highs of 69°F (21°C) and 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain. Our Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau route recommends Oct – Dec, so March is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Macau in March?
Average highs are 69°F (21°C) and average lows 66°F (19°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Macau in March?
Some: about 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 63.0 in (1600 mm).
What should I pack for Macau in March?
Bring quick-dry fabrics (86% average humidity), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 66°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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