Macau · WinterMonth summary
Macau weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
15°C – 21°C
🌧 Rainy days
11% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
November (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Macau in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Macau in December: 21°C and 9.6h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Macau in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Peak cultural season — museums and sites accessible in good weather conditions Even in winter, Macau enjoys 21°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain risk remains low (11% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if November (8.1/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Macau averages 21°C, 11% rainy days and 9.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.9/10.
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Comparison
December vs November (best month)
The best month is November (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +12%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Macau in December
Is December a good time to visit Macau?
December is an excellent time to visit Macau (score 7.9/10). With 21°C, 9.6h of sunshine and 11% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Macau in December?
With 21°C max and 9.6h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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