Macau · SpringMonth summary
Macau weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 28°C
🌧 Rainy days
65% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
November (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Macau in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Macau. November remains slightly better (+0.7 pts).
By trip type
Macau in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Peak cultural season — museums and sites accessible in good weather conditions Spring marks the start of the good season in Macau. Temperatures rise (28°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 65% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. November (8.1/10) is significantly better if possible.
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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 May, Macau averages 28°C, 65% rainy days and 10.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.4/10.
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Comparison
May vs November (best month)
The best month is November (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -42%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Macau in May
Is May a good time to visit Macau?
May is an acceptable time for Macau (score 7.4/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider November (8.1/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Macau in May?
Yes, 65% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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