13° to 19°
Mild & Dry
Very mild and comparatively dry, though cloud and wind can pick up at times.
🧥 Light jacket💨 Windy conditions
14° to 19°
Cloudier Winter
Still mild, but the sky turns cloudier and drizzlier than January.
🧥 Light jacket☔ Umbrella handy
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
20° to 25°
Pleasantly Warm
Mild to warm, still cloudy, with the first thunderstorms of the year building.
☔ Light rain jacket🌤️ Variable skies
24° to 29°
Hot & Sultry
Increasingly hot and muggy, with rain becoming a significant presence.
☔ Umbrella essential🥵 Heat protection
26° to 30°
Wettest Month
The rainiest month of the year, hot and humid with heavy showers and thunderstorms.
☔ Heavy rain gear🌀 Typhoon 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
26° to 32°
Very Wet
Nearly as hot and wet as July, with typhoon risk continuing.
☔ Heavy rain gear🌀 Typhoon season
25° to 31°
Still Wet
Still hot and rainy, though slightly less than mid-summer.
☔ Umbrella essential🌀 Typhoon 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
19° to 25°
Pleasant & Cooling
Generally pleasant, though cool, windy days become more likely, especially later in the month.
🧥 Light layers☀️ Sunscreen
14° to 20°
Driest Month
The driest month of the year, mild with sunshine roughly half the time.
🧥 Light jacket☀️ Sunscreen
★★★ peak season, ★★☆ decent shoulder months, ★☆☆ true off-peak, based on rain frequency, heat, and haze.
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.