Facts checked against live data · 6 Oct 2026

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Macau in December: Weather, Crowds & What's On

What December is actually like in Macau — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.

Average high
20°C
Average low
18°C
Rainfall
12mm

Where this month sits in the year

The 10th warmest month of Macau's year. The driest month of the year.

Public holidays in December

Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.

  • December 8, 2026 聖母無原罪瞻禮 · Immaculate Conception
  • December 20, 2026 澳門特別行政區成立紀念日 · Macao S.A.R. Establishment Day
  • December 22, 2026 冬至 · Winter Solstice
  • December 24, 2026 聖誕節前日 · Christmas Eve
  • December 25, 2026 聖誕節 · Christmas Day

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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Taipa Village, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.

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