What is the weather like in Macau in May?

Expect temperatures between 24°C and 28°C with 50% average rain probability and about 8 hours of sunshine daily.

What is the weather like in Macau in May?

Macau in May scores 55/100 based on 30 years of climate data. Good option with minor considerations.

Who should visit Macau in May?

May in Macau is ideal for: Cultural tourists, Business travelers.

Macau Weather in May | 30-Year Forecast

Avg High

28°C

Hottest around day 31

Avg Low

24°C

Coolest around day 1

Rainy Days

31days

50% avg rain chance

Sunshine

8hrs/day

Spring season

Sea Temperature in May

Coastal Waters(Ocean)

27.6°C

Monthly Average

Water Feel

🌴Tropical

Perfect for swimming and water sports

Swim Rating

✅Excellent for swimming

Based on average sea surface temperature

Body of Water

Coastal Waters

Ocean

Macau coastline

Essential Travel Info for Macau

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Currency

CNY

¥ Chinese yuan

Language

Chinese

Driving

Right side

Connect

Macau's international dialing prefix is8...

Safety

Moderate Safety

GPI: 2.01

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Low Traffic

34/ 100

Traffic Index

Quieter airport

Peak Daily Arrivals

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Traffic Level

Low Season

Key Connections

Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan (TPE)

Shanghai Pudong (PVG)

Hong Kong ()

Beijing Capital (PEK)

Hangzhou Xiaoshan (HGH)

Health & Safety Advisory

CDC travel health recommendations

10 Recommendations

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please seeYour COVID-19 Vaccinationfor more information.

Chikungunya

There is anoutbreak of chikungunyain Guangdong Province, China.Chikungunya vaccinationis recommended for people traveling to an area with a chikungunya outbreak.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to China.Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.Travelers allergic to a vaccine component should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, are immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages traveling to China.

Japanese Encephalitis

Recommended for travelers whoAre moving to an area with Japanese encephalitis to liveSpend long periods of time, such as a month or more, in areas with Japanese encephalitisFrequently travel to areas with Japanese encephalitisConsider vaccination for travelersSpending less than a month in areas with Japanese encephalitis but will be doing activities that increase risk of infection, such as visiting rural areas, hiking or camping, or staying in places without air conditioning, screens, or bed netsGoing to areas with Japanese encephalitis who are uncertain of their activities or how long they will be thereNot recommended for travelers planning short-term travel to urban areas or travel to areas with no clear Japanese encephalitis season.

Measles

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according toCDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.

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Is May a Good Time to Visit Macau?

👌Good option with minor considerations(55/100)

Short Answer

Storm season alert for Macau in May: beyond the 28°C, 50% rain averages, hurricane risk requires travel insurance and schedule flexibility.

Decision Factors

Typhoon season active

Western Pacific zone - expect potential typhoon activity

Vaccinations required

Yellow Fever

Feels significantly hotter than 27.8°C

Heat index: 33°C due to 87% humidity

Warm tropical seas

27.6°C sea temperature - Tropical Bath

Very high humidity

87% average humidity

Frequent rainfall expected

50% chance of rain - pack waterproofs

Good For

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Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
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Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather

Who Should Avoid

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Budget travelers
Peak season means premium prices everywhere
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Elderly travelers
87% humidity creates difficult conditions
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Business travelers
Storm season may cause flight disruptions
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Heat-sensitive visitors
33°C feels-like temperature creates discomfort

"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA POWER satellite data,Macau in May averages 28°C with 50% precipitation probability."

📊 Source: 30YearWeather.com🛰️ Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)View Methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions: Macau in May

What are the temperatures in Macau in May?

Daytime highs average 28°C, nights drop to 24°C. Temperatures remain fairly consistent.

How many rainy days in Macau in May?

Expect around 31 days with measurable rainfall. An umbrella is advisable.

What to wear in Macau in May?

Comfortable casual wear with a light jacket for evenings.

Is May peak season in Macau?

This is off-peak season. Expect lower prices and fewer crowds.

Macau Weather in May