Macau Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Macau, Macao. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Macau, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 225 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of March provide just 72 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1797 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Macau. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.5 hours, March marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Macau enjoys an average of 1797 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

August, Macau’s wettest month, receives 330 mm (13 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F).

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.