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Macau in April
What April is really like in Macau: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 12.6 hours of daylight. Warm and muggy with rising rainfall; temple festivals honour Tin Hau and A-Ma.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 22°C (72°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Macau: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 30 days. Compared with March (21°C (70°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:06
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:46
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Sea
- 22°C (72°F)
Spring (March–May). Warm and humid with fog, drizzle and rising rainfall; temple festivals honour A-Ma and Tin Hau.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in February). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- A-Ma Festival at the A-Ma Temple (23rd day of the third lunar month, usually April or May)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Beach · Coloane Village
Hác Sá Beach
Macau's largest beach is known for its dark sand.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Outdoors
- Free
- Kids
Street · Senado Square and the Historic Centre
Rua da Felicidade
Come in the evening for dinner, when the red shutters are lit and the day crowds have moved on.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- Photo spot
- After dark
Museum · Senado Square and the Historic Centre
Monte Fort and Macau Museum
The Jesuit-built Monte Fort, finished in 1626, overlooks the Ruins of St.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Rainy day
- Kids
Architecture · Cotai Strip
The Venetian Macao
Walk through the connected malls of the Venetian, the Parisian and the Londoner to stay out of the heat or rain.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Rainy day
- Kids
- After dark
- Free
The sea averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Macau.
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 21°C and 12 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Macau?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, October–December are better overall. Compare every month.
Macau in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Macau?
It is a shoulder-season month. Warm and muggy with rising rainfall; temple festivals honour Tin Hau and A-Ma.
+How warm is Macau in April?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Macau in April?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.