Month guide · Macau · China
Macau in October
What October 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
October is one of the best months to visit Macau. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 11.6 hours of daylight. Drier and more comfortable, but the National Day Golden Week in the first week brings very heavy crowds.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Macau: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with September (31°C (88°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:22
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:01
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°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, October rates 5 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in February). Book accommodation early: October is one of the pricier months.
Events in October
- National Day Golden Week (1–7 October)
- Macao International Music Festival (usually October–November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Architecture · Cotai Strip
The Venetian Macao
One of the largest buildings in the world, the Venetian holds a mall laid out along indoor canals with gondola rides under a painted sky, a large casino and a 15,000-seat arena.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Rainy day
- Kids
- After dark
- Free
Religious site · Senado Square and the Historic Centre
St. Dominic's Church
Step in for a quiet break from the crowds on the way up to the Ruins of St. Paul's.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Free
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Historic site · Barra and the Inner Harbour
Mandarin's House
Built around 1869, this large courtyard residence belonged to the family of Zheng Guanying, an influential reformist writer.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
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
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Macau.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 23°C and 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October 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 November–December. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Macau?
It is one of the best months to visit Macau. Drier and more comfortable, but the National Day Golden Week in the first week brings very heavy crowds.
+How warm is Macau in October?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Macau in October?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.