Macau weather in May (China)

Will it be warm or cold in Macau this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In May, Macau usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 29°C, cooling off to about 25°C at night. These temperatures are typical, but it's wise to prepare for hotter days. Dress in light, airy clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Macau in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 225 mm for the month. This month experiences about 16 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 136 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, February, March, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Macau climate page with graphs.

 

Macau, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 225 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 84%  

Sunshine 136 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in China in May

Find out more about the weather in China and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Macau.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to China? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in China. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.