End of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Macau in September
Little changes in Macau from August: highs stay near 84°F (29°C), lows near 81°F (27°C), and about 7.7 in (195 mm) of rain falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 54/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 84°F (29°C)
- Avg low
- 81°F (27°C)
- Rain
- 7.7 in (195 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 07 min
- Comfort score
- 54/100 · Fair
What September feels like
Highs settle around 84°F (29°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
Nights stay warm too, with lows averaging 81°F (27°C).
Humidity averages 81%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Rain is a real factor, with about 7.7 in (195 mm) across the month.
Plan around September
September sits mid-table; the best months are October – February.
- Comfort improves from 41/100 in August to 54/100.
- Our Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau route recommends Oct – Dec, so September falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for September
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 84°F
- Quick-dry fabrics81% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes7.7 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Macau in September
With 7.7 in of rain, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Monte Fort and Macao Museum
Hilltop fort with cannons and a museum on the city's East-West history.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 7.7 in of rain.
Guia Fortress
17th-century fort, chapel and lighthouse on Macau's highest hill.
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 7.7 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 September's rain moves in.
Taipa Village
Old lanes of Rua do Cunha with snack shops, Portuguese houses and the Taipa Houses Museum.
Why now A good rainy-day backup in September.
Nearby in September
- Lantau Island in September~26 mi · highs 83°F, 6.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Hong Kong Island and Kowloon in September~40 mi · highs 86°F, 6.3 in rain · 1°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 September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Macau?
It's middling, scoring 54/100. The best months are October – February, at up to 90. Expect highs of 84°F (29°C) and 7.7 in (195 mm) of rain. Our Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau route recommends Oct – Dec, so September is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Macau in September?
Average highs are 84°F (29°C) and average lows 81°F (27°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Macau in September?
Yes: about 7.7 in (195 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 63.0 in (1600 mm).
What should I pack for Macau in September?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 84°F), quick-dry fabrics (81% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (7.7 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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