Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Macau, China in January
Weather score45Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 22mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
22mm
Sun
4.8h
Sea
19°C
Weather score
45
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 22mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 19°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Macau, China with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January18°C average high
January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January22mm average rain
January is one of Macau's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January4.8 hours average sun
January sits close to Macau's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJuly to August and October
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January19°C average sea
January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJune to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January45 weather score
January scores below Macau's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsOctober to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
