When to go · Macau city
Macau city, month by month
The best months for Macau city: Oct, Nov, Dec. Months to avoid: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Oct–Dec (dry, mild, cooler air)). Across Macau: Cool and dry, 12–18 °C; bring a jacket — older hotels and restaurants have no heating.Crowds: Medium
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Oct–Dec (dry, mild, cooler air)). Across Macau: Chinese New Year (6 Feb 2027) brings firecrackers, closures and sold-out ferries; grey and damp late in the month.Crowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Oct–Dec (dry, mild, cooler air)). Across Macau: Mild with fog and drizzle; ferries can slow in thick fog. Lent processions.Crowds: Medium
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (Oct–Dec (dry, mild, cooler air)). Across Macau: Warm and humid; Easter and Ching Ming long weekends fill up.Crowds: Medium
- MayMixedOutside the best window (Oct–Dec (dry, mild, cooler air)). Across Macau: Labour Day week is packed; the Drunken Dragon and Fátima processions; heavy showers start.Crowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (typhoon season, high heat and humidity).Crowds: Medium
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (typhoon season, high heat and humidity).Crowds: High
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (typhoon season, high heat and humidity).Crowds: High
- SeptemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (typhoon season, high heat and humidity).Crowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Macau city's best window: Oct–Dec (dry, mild, cooler air).Crowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- NovemberGreatInside Macau city's best window: Oct–Dec (dry, mild, cooler air).Crowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberGreatInside Macau city's best window: Oct–Dec (dry, mild, cooler air).Crowds: Medium