December · China
Best time to visit Macau in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Macau in December
Average temperature 17°C, 13 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 65% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.8/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 13 mm
- Humidity
- 65%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Macau scores 9.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 17°C, 13 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Portuguese squares meeting neon casino towers under comfortable January-March weather.
December in Macau tops the year's climate scores
Temperatures hover around 17°C (62°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 13 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Macau at 9.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Macau in December?
- In December, Macau averages 17°C, 13 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Macau?
- December earns a 9.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Macau in December?
- Expect about 13 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 65% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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