Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.4 °C | 18.6 °C | 6 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| February | 20.2 °C | 18.6 °C | 7 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| March | 23 °C | 20.5 °C | 13 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| April | 25.7 °C | 23.4 °C | 14 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| May | 28.3 °C | 26.6 °C | 22 days | Unfavourable season |
| June | 30 °C | 28.7 °C | 25 days | Unfavourable season |
| July | 30.7 °C | 29.4 °C | 24 days | Unfavourable season |
| August | 30.3 °C | 29.1 °C | 26 days | Unfavourable season |
| September | 29.9 °C | 29 °C | 22 days | Unfavourable season |
| October | 27.5 °C | 27.3 °C | 11 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| November | 24.8 °C | 24.3 °C | 7 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| December | 20.2 °C | 20.8 °C | 3 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
Nearby in September
Before you go
Three things to check once you have picked your dates.
Entry
No visa needed for stays of up to 180 days. Passport valid for at least 3 months. Passport must be valid at least 90 days after you leave Macao; you must stay in licensed accommodation.
For a British passport, per the UK Foreign Office on 11 December 2025. Rules change: check before booking.
Safety
No specific restrictions
Usual precautions apply.
Official advice updated 11 December 2025
Health
Vaccines · hepatitis A and hepatitis B if you are not already vaccinated. Routine vaccines up to date (measles in particular).
Yellow fever · No yellow fever locally, vaccine not recommended. No entry requirement.
Malaria · None.
Mosquitoes · dengue reported: protect yourself from bites.
Per the CDC (page reviewed 25 August 2026); see a travel clinic a few weeks before departure.
Beau Fixe is not a safety or health authority. These notes summarise dated public texts and link to their source: France Diplomatie (Licence Ouverte 2.0), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Source: CDC). Only the competent authorities are authoritative.
FAQ
Can you swim in Macau in September?
The sea averages 29°C in September — yes, pleasant swimming.
How hot is Macau in September?
Expect 29.9°C in the afternoon and 25.5°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in Macau in September?
Around 22 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 73% of days.