Month guide · Macau · China
Macau in February
What February 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
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 11.4 hours of daylight. Mild but increasingly humid; Lunar New Year brings huge crowds from the mainland and peak hotel rates.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in February
February is the coolest month in Macau: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 28 days. Compared with January (18°C (64°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:57
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:23
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F)
Winter (December–February). Cool, dry and mostly sunny with festive lights, but Lunar New Year brings peak crowds and prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 5 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in February). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- Lunar New Year fireworks over Nam Van Lake (around Lunar New Year)
- Lantern Festival (15th day of the lunar new year)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
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
Landmark · Senado Square and the Historic Centre
Senado Square
Macau's main square is paved with black-and-white Portuguese calçada in a wave pattern and lined with pastel neo-classical buildings, including the Leal Senado building and the Holy House of Mercy.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Religious site · Barra and the Inner Harbour
A-Ma Temple
Visit early in the morning, when worshippers light incense and the coach tours have not yet arrived.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Iconic
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 14°C and 8 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Macau?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, October–December are better overall. Compare every month.
Macau in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Macau?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Mild but increasingly humid; Lunar New Year brings huge crowds from the mainland and peak hotel rates.
+How warm is Macau in February?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Macau in February?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.