Macau
Decide whether to visit or live in Macau, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Macau month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Macau are typically March, November and December, with average daytime highs around 21–25°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low 13°C), and August the wettest (about 400 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.5 | 13.4 | 39 | 7.8 |
| February | 20.2 | 14.1 | 51 | 7.5 |
| March | 23.0 | 17.7 | 82 | 7.4 |
| April | 25.9 | 21.1 | 155 | 8.3 |
| May | 28.3 | 24.3 | 223 | 8.9 |
| June | 29.9 | 26.3 | 317 | 9.1 |
| July | 30.8 | 26.7 | 262 | 10.4 |
| August | 30.3 | 26.2 | 400 | 8.7 |
| September | 30.0 | 25.4 | 306 | 9.1 |
| October | 27.6 | 22.5 | 157 | 8.7 |
| November | 24.6 | 18.9 | 60 | 8.0 |
| December | 20.5 | 14.0 | 19 | 8.2 |
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People and places shaping Macau
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Research updated Saturday, October 24, 2026Past and future events in Macau
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Previously
- Documented history · 1152
In 1152, during the Song dynasty (960–1279 AD), it was under the jurisdiction of the new Xiangshan County.
- Documented history · 1277
In 1277, approximately 50,000 refugees fleeing the Mongol conquest of China settled in the coastal area.
- Documented history · 1513
The first European visitor to reach China by sea was the explorer Jorge Álvares, who arrived in 1513.
- Documented history · 1521
Military clashes between the Ming and Portuguese navies followed the expulsion of the Tamão traders in 1521.
- Documented history
In 1152, during the Song dynasty, Macau was under the jurisdiction of the new Xiangshan County.
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01 · OverviewMacau, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Macau took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Macau
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Macau
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Macau
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Macau
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Macau
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Macau
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Frequently Asked Questions about Macau
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01 · Q&AWhere is Macau located and what are its coordinates?
Macau is situated in Macao at geographic coordinates 22.2006, 113.5461, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Macau?
Macau has a recorded population of approximately 649,335 and observes the Asia/Macau time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Macau?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Macau include Chinese, ZH-MO, Portuguese, with MOP used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Macau?
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