Is It Monsoon in Macau, City-States? Rainfall and Weather by Month

Macau, City-States JANUARY
16°
Shoulder season
13° to 19°
Mild & Dry
Very mild and comparatively dry, though cloud and wind can pick up at times.
🧥 Light jacket💨 Windy conditions
17°
Shoulder season
14° to 19°
Cloudier Winter
Still mild, but the sky turns cloudier and drizzlier than January.
🧥 Light jacket☔ Umbrella handy
19°
Peak season
16° to 21°
Best Window Begins
Part of the source's own best window from mid-month onward, though a cold wind can still blow early on.
🧥 Light layers☔ Umbrella handy
23°
Shoulder season
20° to 25°
Pleasantly Warm
Mild to warm, still cloudy, with the first thunderstorms of the year building.
☔ Light rain jacket🌤️ Variable skies
26°
Shoulder season
24° to 29°
Hot & Sultry
Increasingly hot and muggy, with rain becoming a significant presence.
☔ Umbrella essential🥵 Heat protection
28°
Off-peak season
26° to 30°
Wettest Month
The rainiest month of the year, hot and humid with heavy showers and thunderstorms.
☔ Heavy rain gear🌀 Typhoon season
29°
Off-peak season
26° to 31°
Hottest Month
Among the hottest months of the year, though there's often a week or two of better weather within it.
☔ Heavy rain gear🌀 Typhoon season
29°
Off-peak season
26° to 32°
Very Wet
Nearly as hot and wet as July, with typhoon risk continuing.
☔ Heavy rain gear🌀 Typhoon season
28°
Shoulder season
25° to 31°
Still Wet
Still hot and rainy, though slightly less than mid-summer.
☔ Umbrella essential🌀 Typhoon season
26°
Peak season
23° to 28°
Best Window Returns
Rain becomes rare and the sun more frequent, though a typhoon can still arrive early in the month.
☀️ Sunscreen✨ Best sightseeing weather
22°
Peak season
19° to 25°
Pleasant & Cooling
Generally pleasant, though cool, windy days become more likely, especially later in the month.
🧥 Light layers☀️ Sunscreen
17°
Shoulder season
14° to 20°
Driest Month
The driest month of the year, mild with sunshine roughly half the time.
🧥 Light jacket☀️ Sunscreen
Drag through the year Jan
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Aug
Sep
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This month
Rainfall
36 mm
6 rainy days this month
Sunshine
4 hrs/day
31% of daylight hours
Humidity
77%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
22 km/h
Noticeable breeze
Rainfall
46 mm
9 rainy days this month
Sunshine
3 hrs/day
23% of daylight hours
Humidity
82%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
20 km/h
Noticeable breeze
Rainfall
79 mm
11 rainy days this month
Sunshine
2.5 hrs/day
19% of daylight hours
Humidity
86%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
18 km/h
Noticeable breeze
Rainfall
155 mm
12 rainy days this month
Sunshine
3 hrs/day
23% of daylight hours
Humidity
87%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
16 km/h
Noticeable breeze
Rainfall
284 mm
14 rainy days this month
Sunshine
4.5 hrs/day
35% of daylight hours
Humidity
85%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
14 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
376 mm
18 rainy days this month
Sunshine
5.5 hrs/day
42% of daylight hours
Humidity
85%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
14 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
290 mm
17 rainy days this month
Sunshine
7 hrs/day
54% of daylight hours
Humidity
83%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
16 km/h
Noticeable breeze
Rainfall
330 mm
16 rainy days this month
Sunshine
6 hrs/day
46% of daylight hours
Humidity
82%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
16 km/h
Noticeable breeze
Rainfall
231 mm
12 rainy days this month
Sunshine
6 hrs/day
46% of daylight hours
Humidity
79%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
16 km/h
Noticeable breeze
Rainfall
76 mm
6 rainy days this month
Sunshine
6 hrs/day
46% of daylight hours
Humidity
73%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
18 km/h
Noticeable breeze
Rainfall
41 mm
5 rainy days this month
Sunshine
5.5 hrs/day
42% of daylight hours
Humidity
74%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
20 km/h
Noticeable breeze
Rainfall
30 mm
5 rainy days this month
Sunshine
4.5 hrs/day
35% of daylight hours
Humidity
73%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
22 km/h
Noticeable breeze
★★★ peak season, ★★☆ decent shoulder months, ★☆☆ true off-peak, based on rain frequency, heat, and haze.
Seasons at a glance
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Peak season: Mar, Oct, Nov
Macau's best windows, by the source's own account. Mid-March to mid-April and mid-October to late November see less rain and more sun than the depths of winter, even though winter is technically drier still.
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Shoulder season: Jan, Feb, Apr, May, Sep, Dec
This tier spans January, February, April, May, September, and December, winter's mild but increasingly cloudy stretch, and the edges of spring and autumn just outside the two named best windows.
Off-peak season: Jun, Jul, Aug
The long, hot, muggy summer. June through August sees the heaviest rain and highest typhoon risk of the year, with June historically the wettest month.
Good to know
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A special administrative region of China
Macau sits in the Pearl River Delta metropolitan area alongside Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong, overlooking the South China Sea.
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Winter can occasionally turn genuinely cold
In January 2016, temperatures briefly dropped to a low of 2°C and a high of just 7°C, an unusually cold event for Macau.
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Typhoons typically run June to early November
Though most typhoons affect Macau within this window, out-of-season storms have occurred, including Typhoon Neoguri in April 2008 and Typhoon Chanchu in May 2006.
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The sea is swimmable from April to November
Water temperatures become definitely warm from May through October and only dip to a cool 20°C in January and February.
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Known as a major casino and entertainment hub
Macau's gaming and entertainment industry has earned it a reputation as one of the world's largest gambling destinations, alongside its Portuguese colonial heritage.
Top attractions
1
Ruins of St. Paul's
The facade of a 17th-century Portuguese church, destroyed by fire, now Macau's most iconic landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
2
Historic Centre of Macau
A UNESCO-listed old town blending Portuguese and Chinese architecture, squares, and churches dating back centuries.
3
Cotai Strip
Macau's modern casino and entertainment district, home to large resort complexes often compared to the Las Vegas Strip.
Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in Macau?
Macau's rainy season historically runs from May through August, with June the wettest month and typhoon risk highest from June to early November.
What is the best time of year to visit Macau?
Mid-March to mid-April and mid-October to late November are historically the best windows, with less rain and more sun than the rest of the year.
What is the least favorable time to visit Macau?
June through August is historically the hottest, wettest, and most typhoon-prone stretch of the year.
Which month has the most rain in Macau?
June is historically the wettest month, averaging around 376mm of rain.
Which month is the driest in Macau?
December is historically the driest month, averaging around 30mm of rain.
How hot does Macau get?
July and August are historically tied as the hottest months on average, with a record high of 37.4°C set in July 2005.
Does Macau get cold in winter?
Winter is generally very mild, though it can occasionally turn cold: in January 2016, temperatures briefly dropped to a low of 2°C.
What should I pack for Macau in summer?
Lightweight, tropics-friendly clothing, a light sweatshirt for heavily air-conditioned indoor spaces, and a light raincoat or umbrella for sudden downpours.
Does Macau get typhoons?
Yes, typically from June to early November, though out-of-season storms have occurred, including Typhoon Neoguri in April 2008 and Typhoon Chanchu in May 2006.
Is the sea warm enough to swim in Macau?
Yes, from around April through November, and definitely warm from May through October, while winter sea temperatures stay a cool 20°C.