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Best time to visit Macau
Month-by-month weather, crowds, prices, and festival calendar — so you know exactly when to book.
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Best time to visit Macau, Macau
Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.
| Month | Score | Weather | Crowds | Prices | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14-20°C, generally dry and sunny. | low | low |
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| February | 15-21°C, mild with occasional rain. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Chinese New Year week can see peak crowds and prices. | |
| March | 18-24°C, increasing humidity and chance of showers. | moderate | moderate |
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| April | 21-27°C, warm with more frequent rain. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Can experience some heavier downpours. | |
| May | 24-29°C, hot and humid with increasing rainfall. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Start of the typhoon season and monsoon rains. | |
| June | 26-31°C, very hot, humid, and rainy. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ High humidity and frequent heavy rain are common. | |
| July | 27-32°C, very hot, humid, with frequent heavy rain. | high | high |
⚠ Peak typhoon season and monsoon rains; avoid if possible. | |
| August | 27-32°C, very hot, humid, with frequent heavy rain. | high | high |
⚠ High risk of typhoons and extreme rainfall; very uncomfortable outdoors. | |
| September | 25-30°C, still hot and humid with lingering rain. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Typhoon risk remains, though it decreases through the month. | |
| October | 23-28°C, pleasant, less humid with sunny spells. | high | high |
⚠ National Day Golden Week (Oct 1-7) sees peak crowds and prices. | |
| November | 20-25°C, dry, sunny, and comfortably warm. | moderate | moderate |
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| December | 16-22°C, dry, sunny, and cool. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Christmas and New Year's Eve can see a slight uptick in prices. |
Annual events worth timing your trip around
February
Chinese New Year
Celebrations include parades, lion dances, and fireworks, marking the start of the lunar new year.
June
Dragon Boat Festival
Features traditional dragon boat races and zongzi (sticky rice dumplings).
November
Macau Grand Prix
A prestigious international motorsport event held on the city's street circuits.
May
Macau Arts Festival
Showcases a diverse range of performing arts, including theatre, music, and dance.
December
Parade for the Celebration of the Establishment of the Macao SAR
Commemorates the establishment of the Macau Special Administrative Region with various cultural performances.
Insider timing tips
- •Macau's weather is heavily influenced by the East Asian monsoon, leading to distinct wet and dry seasons.
- •The summer months (July-August) are the riskiest due to typhoons and intense rainfall, often causing travel disruptions.
- •While October and November offer the best weather, they coincide with major events like National Day Golden Week and the Macau Grand Prix, driving up crowds and prices significantly.
- •The shoulder months of March and September can offer a good balance of decent weather and fewer crowds compared to the peak seasons, but with a higher chance of rain.
- •Chinese New Year can be a vibrant time to visit, but be prepared for significant crowd increases and potential transport limitations during the main holiday week.
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