A-Ma Temple
Macau UNESCO World Heritage Site
A-Ma Temple is a Taoist temple dedicated to Mazu and is part of the Historic Centre of Macau. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the 10 most looked-up sights in Macau on this site.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to September, with daily highs reaching about 29 °C. The wettest months are May through August, with June seeing about 24 rainy days. For drier conditions, December and January have the least rainfall, with about 3 to 6 rainy days each. The temple is located 7 km from Macau International Airport.
Visitors can combine a trip to the temple with nearby sites such as the Historic Centre of Macau, which is 0.7 km away, or the Macau Tower, located 0.9 km from the temple. Other nearby locations include Senado Square, St. Dominic's Church, and the Ruins of Saint Paul's.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 29 °C. The wettest is June, with about 401 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 18 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 19 |
| Average low, °C | 13 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 14 |
| Rainfall, mm | 28 | 62 | 97 | 221 | 339 | 401 | 326 | 388 | 268 | 92 | 52 | 33 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 21 | 10 | 7 | 3 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
