January · China
Best time to visit Macau in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Macau in January
Average temperature 17°C, 18 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.5/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 18 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Macau scores 9.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 17°C, 18 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Portuguese squares meeting neon casino towers under comfortable January-March weather.
January ranks 2nd of 12 for Macau — one of the best windows
January averages 17°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 18 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 daylight hours.
A 9.5/10 puts this among the year's best months in Macau (2nd of 12); only December scores higher, at 9.8/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Figure on peak pricing, with 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 January?
- In January, Macau averages 17°C, 18 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Macau?
- January earns a 9.5/10 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 January?
- Expect about 18 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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