Season guide · Macau · China
Macau in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Still hot in September, then dry and sunny; fireworks, the music festival and the Grand Prix fill the calendar. Expect highs up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F), with about 23 rainy days across September–November. October–November are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 18°C (64°F) to 31°C (88°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 23
- Sea
- 24°C (75°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 31°C (88°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 13 | 12.2 h | 3/5 |
| October | 28°C (82°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 6 | 11.6 h | 5/5 |
| November | 24°C (75°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 4 | 11 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 28°C (82°F) against a yearly 26°C (79°F), and 23 of the year's roughly 130 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Macao International Fireworks Display Contest (usually September to early October)
- September: Mid-Autumn Festival (September or early October)
- October: National Day Golden Week (1–7 October)
- October: Macao International Music Festival (usually October–November)
- November: Macau Grand Prix — street-circuit motor racing (usually mid-November)
- November: Macao Food Festival at Sai Van Lake (usually November)
Make the most of the weather
Zoo · Coloane Village
Giant Panda Pavilion
In Seac Pai Van Park in Coloane, the pavilion houses giant pandas in indoor and outdoor enclosures, with a red panda area and a small zoo of other animals in the surrounding park.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
Beach · Coloane Village
Hác Sá Beach
The water is murky from the Pearl River; come for a walk, a barbecue or the pool rather than clear-water swimming.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Outdoors
- Free
- Kids
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
Viewpoint · Nam Van and the peninsula casinos
Macau Tower
Go up at sunset to see both daylight and the city lights in one visit.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Active
- After dark
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Historic site · Guia Hill
Guia Fortress and Lighthouse
On the peninsula's highest point, the 17th-century fort shelters a small chapel with restored frescoes and the Guia Lighthouse of 1865, the oldest modern lighthouse on the Chinese coast.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Views
- Free
- Off the beaten path
Day trips in autumn
- Zhuhai (About 30 minutes including the border) — The mainland city next door has a long seafront promenade known as Lovers' Road, the Fisher Girl statue in the bay and large underground shopping arcades at Gongbei.
- Hong Kong (About 1 hour by ferry or bridge bus) — Hong Kong's harbour, Victoria Peak, Star Ferry and dim sum houses are close enough for a long day, though most visitors combine the two cities with overnight stays in each.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Macau?
Yes: October–November are among the best months. Still hot in September, then dry and sunny; fireworks, the music festival and the Grand Prix fill the calendar.
+What is the weather like in Macau in autumn?
Highs of up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F), with about 23 rainy days over the season.