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Macau in August
What August 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
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 26°C (79°F), about 17 rainy days and roughly 12.9 hours of daylight. Peak heat and typhoon season; ferries can be suspended when signals are raised.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days
- About 17
- Daylight
- About 12.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Macau: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 26°C (79°F). Rain falls on roughly 17 of its 31 days. Compared with July (32°C (90°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:03
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 18:58
- Daylight
- About 12.9 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot, humid and wet with thunderstorms and typhoon risk; resorts and indoor malls are the main draw.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in February). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Macau, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Architecture · Cotai Strip
The Venetian Macao
One of the largest buildings in the world, the Venetian holds a mall laid out along indoor canals with gondola rides under a painted sky, a large casino and a 15,000-seat arena.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Rainy day
- Kids
- After dark
- Free
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Historic site · Barra and the Inner Harbour
Mandarin's House
Combine it with Lilau Square next door and the A-Ma Temple a few minutes downhill.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
Museum · Nam Van and the peninsula casinos
Macao Science Center
A cone-shaped building by architect Kevin Roche on the Outer Harbour waterfront, with hands-on exhibition galleries and a planetarium showing dome films.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Historic site · Senado Square and the Historic Centre
Ruins of St. Paul's
Come before 9am or after dark, when the façade is lit up and the steps are far less crowded.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- After dark
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Macau.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 26°C and 17 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Macau?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, October–December are better overall. Compare every month.
Macau in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Macau?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Peak heat and typhoon season; ferries can be suspended when signals are raised.
+How warm is Macau in August?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Macau in August?
Expect rain on about 17 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.