Macau Climate by Month
The climate in Macau is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months
to pleasant in the cooler months.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Macau, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in August to a pleasant 20°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 14°C in January.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Macau experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1818 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Macau, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, August, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 330 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 18 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, December, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 36 mm over 5 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Macau, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. March sees a soft sun for only 2.4 hours per average day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year in Macau ranges from 19°C in February to 29°C in July.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Macau.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Macau in Macao
During the months of February, March, April, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Macau occurs in the months of May, June, July, August and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 330 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 36 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 225 hours of sunshine.
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