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Best Time to Visit Macau

October – February are the best time to visit Macau on the climate data: January scores 90/100, with highs around 65°F (18°C) and 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain. The toughest months are June – August, mainly because of rain.

Macau, Macau
Best months
Oct – Feb
Toughest
Jun – Aug
Warmest
Jul · 85°F
Coldest nights
Jan · 60°F
Wettest
Jun · 11.6 in
Driest
Dec · 1.0 in

Macau weather by month

Highs run from 65°F to 85°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 63.0 in (1600 mm) of rain.

50°59°68°77°86°65°Jan66°Feb69°Mar74°Apr80°May83°Jun85°Jul85°Aug84°Sep80°Oct74°Nov68°Dec0150300
Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Macau, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high65°F18°C66°F19°C69°F21°C74°F24°C80°F27°C83°F29°C85°F29°C85°F29°C84°F29°C80°F27°C74°F24°C68°F20°C
Avg low60°F16°C63°F17°C66°F19°C72°F22°C78°F26°C82°F28°C83°F28°C83°F28°C81°F27°C77°F25°C71°F22°C63°F17°C
Rain1.6 in40 mm1.2 in31 mm3.3 in85 mm4.4 in112 mm9.7 in247 mm11.6 in294 mm8.5 in216 mm10.0 in253 mm7.7 in195 mm2.7 in69 mm1.3 in32 mm1.0 in26 mm
Humidity79%84%86%88%88%86%84%84%81%76%78%75%
Cloud61%72%75%75%77%81%73%74%67%50%54%53%
Comfort908668634640454154858689

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 6 m (20 ft), close to Macau's own ~45 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Macau season by season

Close to the tropics, rain does as much as temperature to shape the year in Macau.

Drier months Oct – Mar

Temperatures hold fairly even, with highs of 65–80°F (18–27°C). It's the driest half, with only about 11.1 in (283 mm) of rain, 18% of the year's total. March and October & November feel humid, with humidity near 86%. Comfort peaks here: October – February rank with the year's best, and the season averages 84/100.

Wetter months Apr – Sep

Temperatures climb through the season, from 74°F highs in April to 84°F by September. It's the wettest half, with about 51.9 in (1317 mm) of rain, 82% of the year's total. April – September feel humid, with humidity near 88%. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (June – August), averaging 48/100.

What our curated routes say

Plan by month

By comfort score: 5 Great, 2 Good, 3 Fair and 2 Tough. Great months: October – February. Tap a month for its own guide.

Macau weather questions

When is the best time to visit Macau?

October – February are the best time to visit Macau on the climate data: January scores 90/100, with highs around 65°F (18°C) and 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain. The toughest months are June – August, mainly because of rain.

What is the rainiest month in Macau?

June is the wettest month, averaging about 11.6 in (294 mm) of rain. December is the driest, with about 1.0 in (26 mm). The yearly total is around 63.0 in (1600 mm).

What is the coldest month in Macau?

January is the coldest, with average lows of 60°F (16°C) and highs of 65°F (18°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 85°F (29°C).

Is Macau humid?

Yes for much of the year: humidity averages 82% annually, and March – November combine warmth with 75%+ humidity, which feels sticky.

When is the rainy season in Macau?

The wettest three-month stretch is June – August, with about 30.0 in (763 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is December – February, with about 3.8 in (97 mm).

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