Senado Square
Macau UNESCO World Heritage Site
Senado Square is a public square located in Macau. It is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is classified as part of the Heritage of Portuguese Influence. Among the sights in the country, it is the 5th most looked-up site on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The most suitable time to visit the square is during the cooler, drier months. From December to February, daily temperatures range between highs of 18 °C to 19 °C and lows of 14 °C to 15 °C, with rainfall occurring on only 3 to 7 days per month. Conversely, the period from May to September sees daily highs reaching 27 °C to 30 °C. During these warmer months, rainfall is frequent, with August experiencing 360 mm of rain over approximately 26 days.
To reach the square, travelers can use the Macau International Airport, which is situated 7 km away in Nossa Senhora do Carmo. Once in the area, the square is located within close proximity to several other sites. St. Dominic's Church is 0.1 km away, while the Ruins of Saint Paul's, the Historic Centre of Macau, and the Fortaleza do Monte are all within 0.4 km to 0.5 km. The Macau Peninsula is 0.9 km from the square.
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.
