Month guide · Macau · China
Macau in March
What March 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
March is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 21°C (70°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Humid, often foggy with drizzle; pleasant enough for sightseeing between showers.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 21°C (70°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea temperature
- 19°C (66°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 9th-warmest month in Macau: days average 21°C (70°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with February (18°C (64°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:35
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:35
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea
- 19°C (66°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, March 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 March
March has no major recurring festival in Macau, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Neighbourhood · Coloane Village
Coloane Village
Buy egg tarts warm from the bakery and eat them on the benches by the chapel square.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Couples
Religious site · Senado Square and the Historic Centre
St. Dominic's Church
Founded by Spanish Dominican friars in 1587, the church has a cream-and-green baroque façade just off Senado Square.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Free
Historic site · Barra and the Inner Harbour
Lilau Square
Walk up Calçada da Barra from the A-Ma Temple to reach the square and the barracks on foot.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
Garden · Macau Peninsula
Lou Lim Ieoc Garden
A Suzhou-style garden built by a wealthy merchant family, with a lotus pond, zigzag bridge, grottoes and a pavilion.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 21°C, lows near 17°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 March a good time to visit Macau?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, October–December are better overall. Compare every month.
Macau in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Macau?
It is a shoulder-season month. Humid, often foggy with drizzle; pleasant enough for sightseeing between showers.
+How warm is Macau in March?
Average highs are around 21°C (70°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Macau in March?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.