Macau
A Portuguese colonial old town with custard tarts as the edible proof, a casino skyline that out-glitters the Vegas strip in sheer square footage, and a food scene that fuses Chinese and Portuguese into dishes found nowhere else.
The best time to visit Macau is Mar–May, Oct–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (81°F). Local time there is 00:28 (UTC+8).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
March · high 23°C · rain 83mm · 12.0h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Nossa Senhora do Carmo, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C67°F | 17mm0.7in | 10.9h10.9h | |
| February | 20°C69°F | 75mm3.0in | 11.4h11.4h | |
| March | 23°C74°F | 83mm3.3in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| April | 25°C77°F | 108mm4.3in | 12.6h12.6h | in the recommended window |
| May | 28°C82°F | 228mm9.0in | 13.2h13.2h | in the recommended window |
| June | 30°C86°F | 285mm11.2in | 13.5h13.5h | |
| July | 31°C87°F | 246mm9.7in | 13.4h13.4h | |
| August | 30°C86°F | 402mm15.8in | 12.9h12.9h | |
| September | 30°C86°F | 322mm12.7in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| October | 27°C81°F | 236mm9.3in | 11.6h11.6h | in the recommended window |
| November | 25°C77°F | 46mm1.8in | 11.0h11.0h | in the recommended window |
| December | 20°C69°F | 27mm1.1in | 10.8h10.8h |
Good to know
- Currency
- MOPMacanese pataca
- Language
- Portuguese, Standard Chinese, Cantonese
- Driving
- on the left
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When is the best time to visit Macau?
The best time to visit Macau is Mar–May, Oct–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (81°F).
How warm does Macau get?
Typical daytime highs in Macau are Mar–May 25°C (78°F), Jun–Aug 30°C (86°F), Sep–Nov 27°C (81°F), Dec–Feb 20°C (68°F).
Is Macau expensive?
On the ground, Macau is middling.
What sort of trip is Macau good for?
Macau is good for food and drink, history and culture, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is Macau?
The wettest month in Macau is August at 402mm (15.8in), the driest January at 17mm (0.7in), with a monthly average of 173mm (6.8in).
What plug do I need for Macau?
Macau uses type D, F, G sockets at 220 V.
