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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Macau, Macao. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Macau weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Macau are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Macau January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 22mm 5.3hrs 11.7hrs 20°C

The weather in January in Macau is characteristically mild and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Macau, with some very good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Macau and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Macau with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Macau February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 39mm 3.7hrs 12.2hrs 20°C

February in Macau is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Macau, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Macau and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Macau with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Macau March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 60mm 3.5hrs 12.7hrs 21°C

The weather in March in Macau is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Macau, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Macau and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Macau with around 60mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Macau April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
22°C 160mm 3.9hrs 13.4hrs 23°C

Macau's weather in April is typically warm, humid and wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Macau.

April is in the spring in Macau and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Macau with around 160mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Macau May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 281mm 5.4hrs 14hrs 26°C

May is a very wet, humid month in Macau and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Macau.

May is in the spring in Macau and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Macau with around 281mm 11.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Macau June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 304mm 5.9hrs 11.7hrs 28°C

June in Macau is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Macau for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Macau and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Macau with around 304mm 12 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Macau July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 236mm 7.8hrs 12.2hrs 29°C

July in Macau is generally very wet with the temperature being very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Macau for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Macau and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 26°C (79°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Macau with around 236mm 9.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Macau August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 303mm 7hrs 12.7hrs 29°C

The weather in August in Macau is characteristically very hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Macau for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Macau and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Macau with around 303mm 11.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Macau September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 194mm 6.7hrs 13.4hrs 28°C

Macau's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Macau for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Macau and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Macau with around 194mm 7.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Macau October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 104mm 6.8hrs 14hrs 27°C

October is a damp, humid month in Macau and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Macau, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Macau and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Macau with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Macau November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
21°C 31mm 6.6hrs 11.7hrs 24°C

November in Macau is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Macau, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Macau and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Macau with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Macau December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 25mm 6.3hrs 12.2hrs 21°C

December in Macau is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Macau, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Macau and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Macau with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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Macau weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.5°C 88.7°F
Driest month: January 22mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: November 6.6hrs
Coldest month: January 17.8°C 64°F
Wettest month: June 304mm 12ins
Warmest sea: August 28.8°C 83.8°F
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