🇨🇳 Beijing vs Macau 🇲🇴

Beijing, China vs Macau, Macau — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Macau is the warmer of the two — about 7 degrees warmer on average across the year. Beijing is drier, with roughly 181 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇳 Beijing🇲🇴 Macau
Avg annual high18°C25°C
Hottest monthJuly (31°C)July (30°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-9°C low)January (14°C low)
Rainy days / year65246
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Best months to visitApril, September, OctoberJanuary, November, December

🇨🇳 Beijing

Best around April, September, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (-9°C).

🇲🇴 Macau

Best around January, November, December. Hottest in July (30°C), coldest lows in January (14°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Beijing or Macau warmer?

Macau is warmer overall, averaging about 7 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Beijing or Macau?

Macau is rainier — Beijing sees about 181 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Beijing vs Macau?

Beijing is best around April, September, October; Macau is best around January, November, December.

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