St. Dominic's Church
Macau UNESCO World Heritage Site
St. Dominic's Church is a Catholic church building established in 1587. As a designated World Heritage Site, this example of Baroque architecture is one of the most looked-up sights in Macau.
Planning a visit
The most comfortable months to visit are January, February, November, and December, when daily highs range between 18 °C and 23 °C and rainfall is lowest. From May through September, expect high temperatures of 27 °C to 30 °C and frequent, heavy rain. The church is located at Largo de São Domingos, approximately 7 kilometers from Macau International Airport.
You can easily combine a visit with other nearby sites, as it is within walking distance of Senado Square, located only 0.1 kilometers away, and the Ruins of Saint Paul's, which is 0.3 kilometers away. The Historic Centre of Macau is 0.6 kilometers from the church, while the A-Ma Temple and Macau Tower are 1.3 kilometers and 1.7 kilometers away, respectively.
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.
