Climate in Macau — Annual Weather Overview
Macau has a subtropical climate — hot summers, mild winters, rainfall spread throughout the year. The hottest month is July (average high 31.1°C) and the coolest is January (19.8°C). There is a noticeable seasonal temperature shift of 11.3°C between July and January. Annual rainfall totals around 2086mm. August is the wettest month at 395.5mm, while January averages just 15.7mm. Average daily sunshine is 8.7 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 25.8°C, 395mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 30.4°C, 902mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 27.4°C, 662mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 20.1°C, 126mm rain.
Macau — Monthly Temperatures
Macau — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Macau stays reasonable all year.
Macau weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.8°C | 13.4°C | 15.7mm | 8.4h | 4 | 10/10 |
| February | 20.5°C | 14.2°C | 80.1mm | 8.0h | 7 | 10/10 |
| March | 23.8°C | 18.4°C | 67.6mm | 7.9h | 12 | 10/10 |
| April | 25.2°C | 20.2°C | 86.2mm | 8.4h | 13 | 10/10 |
| May | 28.5°C | 24.2°C | 241.4mm | 9.2h | 21 | 8/10 |
| June | 29.9°C | 26.3°C | 282.8mm | 9.1h | 26 | 8/10 |
| July | 31.1°C | 26.8°C | 224.2mm | 11.0h | 20 | 8/10 |
| August | 30.1°C | 26.0°C | 395.5mm | 9.0h | 28 | 8/10 |
| September | 30.0°C | 25.6°C | 333.7mm | 9.0h | 25 | 8/10 |
| October | 27.2°C | 22.3°C | 263.4mm | 8.0h | 12 | 8/10 |
| November | 24.9°C | 19.4°C | 65.3mm | 8.3h | 7 | 10/10 |
| December | 19.9°C | 13.3°C | 30.3mm | 8.1h | 3 | 10/10 |
For the full verdict on when to go, see the best time to visit Macau and the Macau rainy season guide. Seasonal breakdowns: spring, summer, autumn and winter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Macau have?
Macau has a subtropical climate — hot summers, mild winters, rainfall spread throughout the year. Average highs range from 19.8°C in January to 31.1°C in July.
What is the hottest month in Macau?
July is the hottest month in Macau, with average highs of 31.1°C and lows of 26.8°C.
What is the coldest month in Macau?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 19.8°C and lows of 13.3°C.
What is the wettest month in Macau?
August is the wettest month, averaging 395.5mm of rainfall over around 28 rainy days.
When is rainy season in Macau?
Rainy season in Macau runs May to October, when rainfall is significantly higher than the rest of the year. Full rainy season guide →
How much rain does Macau get per year?
Macau receives around 2086mm of rain per year. The driest month is January (15.7mm).
When is the best time to visit Macau?
The best time to visit Macau is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.