Macau
Territory · Asia, Eastern Asia
Macau is a territory located in Eastern Asia with a population of about 686,000 and an area of 115 square kilometers. It offers visitors a combination of historic sites and modern attractions.
Highlights
The site covers 10 top sights. Urban exploration centers on the Macau Peninsula and Cotai, alongside areas like Coloane. Cultural and historical points of interest include the Ruins of Saint Paul's, Senado Square, St. Dominic's Church, the Historic Centre of Macau, A-Ma Temple, and Fortaleza do Monte. Travelers can also visit the Macau Tower.
Food and drink
Local cuisine features Portuguese sauce.
When to go
This climate information applies to the capital. January and December are cooler, with daily highs around 18 °C to 19 °C, lows around 14 °C to 15 °C, and lower rainfall of 27 mm to 32 mm over 3 to 6 days. July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 30 °C, lows of 27 °C, and high rainfall totals exceeding 300 mm spread across 22 to 26 rainy days. May, June, and September also experience heavy rainfall above 240 mm.
Practical notes
The currency consists of the Macanese pataca and the Hong Kong dollar. Official languages are Chinese and Portuguese. The country uses UTC+08:00 time zones, a driving side of left, plugs D, F, and G, and a voltage of 220.0 V.
Food and drink to try in Macau
- Portuguese sauce
Top sights in Macau
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is June, with about 368 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 18 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 19 |
| Average low, °C | 14 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 15 |
| Rainfall, mm | 27 | 59 | 93 | 207 | 316 | 368 | 302 | 360 | 249 | 86 | 50 | 32 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 21 | 10 | 7 | 3 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Macau (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady
- Guia Fortress
- Leal Senado Building
- Macau Government Headquarters
- Na Tcha Temple
- Portas do Cerco
- St. Joseph's Seminary and Church
- St. Lawrence's Church
- Sun Yat Sen Memorial House