Macau weather in January (Macao)
What kind of temperatures can you expect in Macau during January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.
Temperatures
For January, the weather in Macau is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Winter occurs in January. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C. This period usually represents the year's more moderate temperatures, but it's far from being chilly.
Precipitation
Macau in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 37 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 7 days of the month will see rainfall.Average sunshine
The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 130 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Macau. January, February, March, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Macau climate page with graphs.
Macau, monthly averages in January
Min Temperature
14°C
Max Temperature
20°C
Water Temperature
19°C
Chance of Rain
23%
Precipitation
37 mm
Rainy days
7 days
Humidity
73%
Sunshine
130 hours
Percentage Sunshine
Where to go in Macao in January
Find out more about the weather in Macao and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to Macau, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 19°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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 Macao? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Macao. 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.
