Historic Centre of Macau 澳門歷史城區
Macau UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Historic Centre of Macau is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and part of the Heritage of Portuguese Influence. This urban area contains various cultural heritage sites within its 0.16 km2 area.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the cooler months from December to February, when daily highs are between 18 °C and 19 °C and rainfall is low. From May to September, the area is warmer with daily highs reaching 30 °C and more frequent rain, including about 26 rainy days in August.
Macau International Airport is the nearest airport, located 7 km away. While exploring the historic centre, you can visit nearby sites such as Senado Square, which is 0.5 km away, or St. Dominic's Church, 0.6 km away. Other nearby locations include the A-Ma Temple (0.7 km), the Ruins of Saint Paul's (0.9 km), and Fortaleza do Monte (0.9 km). This site is the 8th most looked-up sight in Macau on English Wikipedia.
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 this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
