Quick decision
When to visit Macau?
🌞 Best time overall
November
🌡️ Optimal temperature
20°C–25°C in November
🌧 Least rain
23% rainy days in November
🌧 Wettest month
August (88%)
📅 Best score
8.1/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
CasinosYear-round — Cotai Strip, Venetian and Grand Lisboa.
Portuguese HeritageOctober–March — São Paulo ruins, UNESCO Senado Square.
Egg Tarts & FusionYear-round — pastéis de nata, Macanese cuisine and dim sum.
FireworksSeptember–October — International Fireworks Display Contest.
Monthly climate data
Macau weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 15°C | 20°C | 20% | 1.2 | 9.6h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 15°C | 20°C | 25% | 1.7 | 9.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ March | 18°C | 23°C | 38% | 2.6 | 8.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 22°C | 26°C | 50% | 4.5 | 9.4h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ May | 24°C | 28°C | 65% | 7.1 | 10.4h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ June | 27°C | 30°C | 83% | 10.8 | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ July | 27°C | 30°C | 77% | 9.2 | 12.4h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 26°C | 30°C | 88% | 13.4 | 10.4h | 6.9/10 |
| ⛅ September | 26°C | 30°C | 74% | 10.4 | 10.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 23°C | 28°C | 38% | 5.7 | 10.5h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ November | 20°C | 25°C | 23% | 1.9 | 9.7h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 15°C | 21°C | 11% | 0.6 | 9.6h | 7.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 26°C, 51% rainy days, 9.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 30°C, 83% rainy days, 11.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 28°C, 45% rainy days, 10.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 20°C, 19% rainy days, 9.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
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FAQ
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November is ideal with 23% rainy days and 25°C.
August is the wettest month with 88% rainy days.
Yes, November is the best month with an average of 25°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.6/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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