Season guide · Macau · China
Macau in spring
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Warm and humid with fog, drizzle and rising rainfall; temple festivals honour A-Ma and Tin Hau. Expect highs up to 29°C (84°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F), with about 39 rainy days across March–May.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 17°C (63°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 39
- Sea
- 19°C (66°F) to 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 21°C (70°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 12 | 12 h | 3/5 |
| April | 25°C (77°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 12 | 12.6 h | 3/5 |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 15 | 13.2 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 25°C (77°F) against a yearly 26°C (79°F), and 39 of the year's roughly 130 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- April: A-Ma Festival at the A-Ma Temple (23rd day of the third lunar month, usually April or May)
- May: Macao Arts Festival (usually May)
- May: Feast of the Drunken Dragon (Buddha's Birthday, usually May)
Good choices for spring
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
Architecture · Cotai Strip
The Venetian Macao
Walk through the connected malls of the Venetian, the Parisian and the Londoner to stay out of the heat or rain.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Rainy day
- Kids
- After dark
- 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
Museum · Nam Van and the peninsula casinos
Macao Science Center
Book a planetarium show in advance at weekends, as sessions fill up with families.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Day trips in spring
- Hong Kong (About 1 hour by ferry or bridge bus) — Hong Kong's harbour, Victoria Peak, Star Ferry and dim sum houses are close enough for a long day, though most visitors combine the two cities with overnight stays in each.
- Chimelong Ocean Kingdom (Hengqin) (About 30–45 minutes including the border) — A large marine theme park on Hengqin Island in Zhuhai, with whale sharks, beluga and polar bear exhibits, rides and nightly shows.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Macau?
It is a trade-off: Warm and humid with fog, drizzle and rising rainfall; temple festivals honour A-Ma and Tin Hau. The best months overall are October–December.
+What is the weather like in Macau in spring?
Highs of up to 29°C (84°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F), with about 39 rainy days over the season.