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Macau in July
What July is really like in Macau: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 27°C (81°F), about 17 rainy days and roughly 13.4 hours of daylight. Hot and humid with sudden downpours and typhoon risk; resorts are busy with summer holiday families.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 27°C (81°F)
- Rainy days
- About 17
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the 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 27°C (81°F). Rain falls on roughly 17 of its 31 days. Compared with June (31°C (88°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:51
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 19:13
- Daylight
- About 13.4 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, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in February). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Macau, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Garden · Macau Peninsula
Lou Lim Ieoc Garden
Visit in the early morning to hear local musicians playing traditional instruments in the pavilion.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
- Couples
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
Street · Senado Square and the Historic Centre
Rua da Felicidade
The 'Street of Happiness' was once Macau's red-light district; its houses with red wooden doors and shutters now hold traditional restaurants, jerky shops and bakeries.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- 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 27°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 July 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 July a good time to visit Macau?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hot and humid with sudden downpours and typhoon risk; resorts are busy with summer holiday families.
+How warm is Macau in July?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 27°C (81°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Macau in July?
Expect rain on about 17 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.