Month guide · Macau · China
Macau in November
What November is really like in Macau: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Brenden Brain, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
November is one of the best months to visit Macau. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 11 hours of daylight. Sunny, dry and warm; one of the best months, with motor racing and food festivals.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Macau: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 30 days. Compared with October (28°C (82°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:39
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:43
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°F)
Autumn (September–November). Still hot in September, then dry and sunny; fireworks, the music festival and the Grand Prix fill the calendar.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 4 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in February). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
- Macau Grand Prix — street-circuit motor racing (usually mid-November)
- Macao Food Festival at Sai Van Lake (usually November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Street · Senado Square and the Historic Centre
Rua da Felicidade
Come in the evening for dinner, when the red shutters are lit and the day crowds have moved on.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- Photo spot
- After dark
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
The sea averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Macau.
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 18°C and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Macau?
One of the best months to visit Macau, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are October and December. Compare every month.
Macau in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Macau?
It is one of the best months to visit Macau. Sunny, dry and warm; one of the best months, with motor racing and food festivals.
+How warm is Macau in November?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Macau in November?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.