Average Monthly Sunshine in Macau

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Macau receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Macau Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 250 hours of sunshine in November and 181 hours in February, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2602 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. October sees up to 8.3 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. February, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.0 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Macau’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Macau enjoys an average of 2602 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

March, Macau’s wettest month, receives 2.2 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 33°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Macau Precipitation page.