Start of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Macau in October
Macau cools off: highs slip to 80°F (27°C), from 84°F in September, with lows of 77°F (25°C) and about 2.7 in (69 mm) of rain.
October opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 85/100 (5th of 12).
- Avg high
- 80°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 77°F (25°C)
- Rain
- 2.7 in (69 mm)
- Humidity
- 76%
- Cloud cover
- 50%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 28 min
- Comfort score
- 85/100 · Great
What October feels like
Days are warm, averaging 80°F (27°C).
Even at night it stays warm, around 77°F (25°C).
With 76% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Some rain is likely, about 2.7 in (69 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around October
October is one of Macau's best months on the climate data.
- The drier spell starts: rain falls to 2.7 in (69 mm) after 7.7 in (195 mm) in September.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: October – February.
- Comfort improves from 54/100 in September to 85/100.
- October sits inside the Oct – Dec window our Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau route recommends.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clothes80°F afternoons
- Quick-dry fabrics76% average humidity
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.7 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Macau in October
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Coloane Village
Quiet seaside village with the Chapel of St. Francis Xavier and Hac Sa Beach nearby.
Why now October scores 85/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
A-Ma Temple
Temple to the sea goddess Mazu, older than the city itself.
Senado Square
Wave-patterned square lined with pastel colonial buildings and St. Dominic's Church.
Restaurante Litoral
Long-running Macanese restaurant serving African chicken and minchi.
Lord Stow's Bakery
Coloane bakery that made the Portuguese-style egg tart famous in Macau.
Nearby in October
- Lantau Island in October~26 mi · highs 80°F, 2.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Hong Kong Island and Kowloon in October~40 mi · highs 83°F, 1.9 in rain · 2°C (3°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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Macau?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 85/100. Expect highs of 80°F (27°C) and 2.7 in (69 mm) of rain. October is inside the Oct – Dec window our Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau route recommends.
How hot is Macau in October?
Average highs are 80°F (27°C) and average lows 77°F (25°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Macau in October?
Some: about 2.7 in (69 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 63.0 in (1600 mm).
What should I pack for Macau in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (80°F afternoons), quick-dry fabrics (76% average humidity), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.7 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Macau
Routes in season in October
- Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau Oct – Dec
Planning Macau in October?
Share this October plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.