Macau Holiday Weather Overview
Historical Macau is a former Portuguese territory that has been a part of China since 1999. Macau is in the south of the country, across the mouth of the Pearl River from Hong Kong.
Macau offers a pleasing mix of old colonial and Chinese buildings, churches and temples, museums and cultural draws as well as being a mecca for gamblers. Other attractions here include beaches, festivals and delicious gastronomy.
Coloane and Taipa islands are part of Macau and are linked to it by bridges. Coloane's beaches, at Hac Sa and Cheoc Van Bay, are popular destinations with both Chinese and foreign tourists. Hac Sa's Fernando's Portuguese restaurant serves world-renowned cuisine. The Cotai Strip is the location of casinos such as the Venetian Macao.
Macau's old quarter and the landmark St Paul's Cathedral ruins are must-see tourist draws here. Among the historic quarter's attractions are Fortaleza do Monte (Mount Fortress), the Macau Museum, St Augustine's Church, St Joseph's Church, Senado Square and the 15th century A-Ma Temple.
When is the best month to visit Macau?
Although Macau is an all-year holiday destination, probably the best time for sightseeing is the autumn or the winter months between October and March. Compared to the humid and wet summer or rainy season months, Macau weather at this time is fairly pleasant. During the cooler months, a trishaw (local bicycle-pulled taxi) or open-topped bus is the best way of getting to Coloane, Taipa and the Cotai Strip while he old quarter is most easily explored on foot.
Climate in Macau
Macau weather is usually hot and humid. Macau has four seasons: the rainy season (July to September), autumn (October to December), winter (January to March) and summer (April to June). Winter weather in Macau sees temperatures that hover around 14°C while summer sometimes has temperatures of over 30°C.
What to pack and wear in Macau?
Due to the generally warm weather in Macau, visitors can usually get away with light clothing in the daytime, though it is advisable to bring formal clothes for visiting some casinos. In winter (January to March), long trousers and a jumper give warmth at night. An umbrella or raincoat is good protection against any wet Macau weather.
Best months to visit Macau?
March and April are the best month to go for holiday or travel to Macau. The weather averages gathered from Macau weather forecast and Macau weather history also forecast these months temperature to be around 22°c and average of 105.9333 hours of sunshine in a month.
Coldest months of Macau?
January and December are the coldest months with temperature at around 15°c.
Which months receive most rainfall in Macau?
August and June receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 394.06mm.
Travelling to Macau? Check out our Weather averages of Macau to better plan your holiday or travel.
If you would just like to know what the weather was for a past dates for research or education or you are just curious then visit our historical weather of Macau section.