AI-generatedMacau at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Feb
- Warmest month
- Jul · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Jul · 29.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,750 h
- Rain a year
- 1,709 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 28 m
Climate in Macau
Macau has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 1,750 hours of sunshine a year, Macau is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: October – February
October is the peak of the typhoon season
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 24°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
06:2118:02
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:07–06:51 · evening 17:32–18:15
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:59–06:07 · evening 18:15–18:24
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Macau in October?
In October, Macau is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 95 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Macau.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 40 min06:21 – 18:02
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 24 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 47 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Macau
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %98 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %70 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Macau
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 26.2 – 27.7 °C
Swimming season: Mar – Dec
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Macau ranges from 18.8 °C in January to 29.0 °C in July. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from March to December.
From November to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in July, eight out of ten years were between 28.2 and 29.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18.8° | 17.6° | 20.0° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 18.8° | 17.1° | 19.9° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 20.3° | 19.0° | 21.3° | refreshing |
| AprilApr | 22.9° | 21.5° | 24.1° | refreshing |
| MayMay | 26.2° | 24.9° | 27.5° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.2° | 27.3° | 28.9° | warm |
| JulyJul | 29.0° | 28.2° | 29.8° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.0° | 28.2° | 29.7° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.5° | 27.8° | 29.3° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 26.9° | 26.2° | 27.7° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 24.0° | 23.3° | 24.7° | pleasant |
| DecemberDec | 20.6° | 19.7° | 21.8° | refreshing |
Sunshine hours in Macau
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.2 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Macau, 53 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 5 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Macau
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in July (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Macau: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Macau has about 8 rainy days with 95 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Macau
How breezy and how cloudy Macau is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Macau typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Jun – Jul, Oct – Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 47 % of the sky over Macau: variable cloud, with about 6.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Macau
How often the day gets hot in Macau (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Macau has about 1 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Macau
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 24 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (14°), the warmest in July (27°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from February to March and from November to December. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 236 days a year, mostly from March to November.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 82 | 19° | 14° | 18.8° | 4.1 h | 5 | 27 |
| FebruaryFeb | 74 | 20° | 15° | 18.8° | 3.0 h | 7 | 37 |
| MarchMar | 66 | 22° | 18° | 20.3° | 2.4 h | 10 | 66 |
| AprilApr | 60 | 25° | 21° | 22.9° | 3.2 h | 14 | 118 |
| MayMay | 50 | 28° | 24° | 26.2° | 4.4 h | 19 | 223 |
| JuneJun | 45 | 29° | 26° | 28.2° | 5.3 h | 23 | 286 |
| JulyJul | 45 | 30° | 27° | 29.0° | 6.8 h | 22 | 242 |
| AugustAug | 43 | 30° | 27° | 29.0° | 6.1 h | 23 | 319 |
| SeptemberSep | 46 | 29° | 26° | 28.5° | 5.9 h | 18 | 233 |
| OctoberOct | 80 | 27° | 23° | 26.9° | 6.2 h | 8 | 95 |
| NovemberNov | 84 | 24° | 19° | 24.0° | 5.3 h | 6 | 38 |
| DecemberDec | 86 | 20° | 15° | 20.6° | 4.7 h | 4 | 26 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
22.20° N, 113.55° E · 28 m · Asia/Macau
Best time to visit Macau
The best time to visit Macau is from October to February. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to March. Rain is most frequent from April to September; the wettest month is August with 319 mm.
Macau through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Macau in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 22–28 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Macau in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 29–30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 67 rainy days in all
Macau in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 24–29 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Macau in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 19–20 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Macau for you.
Your best months: November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Macau
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
December has the better holiday weather in Macau: score 86 against 80. In December, days are 7 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 6 °C cooler in December. December has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 80 | 86better |
| Day high | 27° | 20° |
| Night low | 23° | 15° |
| Sea | 26.9° | 20.6° |
| Sunshine | 6.2 hbetter | 4.7 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 95 mm | 26 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 24 | 2better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Oct – Nov
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Macau month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
82January19° · Sea 19° · 4 h
In January, Macau is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Macau.
Macau in January74February20° · Sea 19° · 3 h
In February, Macau is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Macau.
Macau in February66March22° · Sea 20° · 2 h
In March, Macau is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Macau.
Macau in March60April25° · Sea 23° · 3 h
In April, Macau is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 118 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Macau.
Macau in April50May28° · Sea 26° · 4 h
In May, Macau is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 223 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Macau.
Macau in May45June29° · Sea 28° · 5 h
In June, Macau is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 286 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Macau.
Macau in June45July30° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In July, Macau is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 242 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Macau.
Macau in July43August30° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In August, Macau is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 319 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Macau.
Macau in August46September29° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In September, Macau is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 233 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Macau.
Macau in September80October27° · Sea 27° · 6 h
In October, Macau is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 95 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Macau.
Macau in October84November24° · Sea 24° · 5 h
In November, Macau is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 24.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Macau.
Macau in November86December20° · Sea 21° · 5 h
In December, Macau is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Macau.
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Macau vs. Zhuhai
In October the holiday weather in Macau and Zhuhai is about equally good (score 80 vs. 79). During the day Zhuhai is 1 °C warmer than Macau. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Macau | Zhuhai |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 80 | 79 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 28° |
| Sea | 27° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Oct – Feb | Oct – Feb |
Through the year
Planning a trip to Macau
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Macau in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Macau has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 44).
- 62
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 49
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 44
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 80
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 84
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 5 min
- Distance
- 9,620 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Macau lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Macau
When is the best time to visit Macau?
The best time to visit Macau is from October to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Macau?
The sea temperature in Macau ranges from 18.8 °C in January to 29.0 °C in July. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from March to December.
Can you swim in Macau in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Macau?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Macau?
Rain is most frequent from April to September; the wettest month is August with 319 mm. The driest month is December with 26 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Macau get?
Macau gets around 1,750 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.8 hours a day; in March there are 2.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Macau in?
Macau uses the time zone Asia/Macau, at UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Macau?
A nonstop flight from London to Macau takes about 12 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,620 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Macau?
Macau lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Macau?
Macau has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 44). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 62, May half-term 49, Summer holidays 44, October half-term 80, Christmas holidays 84.
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