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Best Time to Visit

The guide was updated: 2024-06-04

The best time to visit Macau is during autumn and winter, from mid October to December. The average yearly temperatures are around 20ºC and there are almost 100 days when the temperature gets higher than 30ºC. If you travel to Macau from December to February, make sure you pack some winter clothes.

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Passport & Visas

Passport & Visas

All visitors must hold a passport or a valid travel document for Macau that is valid for at least 6 months after the end of their intended trip. Travellers from the U.S.A, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UK and all countries of the Shengen zone can enter Macau visa-free for 30 to 90 days. If you are not sure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, it's advisable to contact the embassy or consulate in your country.

Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Macau is during autumn and winter, from mid October to December. The average yearly temperatures are around 20ºC and there are almost 100 days when the temperature gets higher than 30ºC. If you travel to Macau from December to February, make sure you pack some winter clothes.

Macau International Airport (MFM)

Macau International Airport (MFM)

Macau International Airport is located at the eastern end of Taipa Island, about 8 kilometres from Macau’s city centre. The most convenient way to travel to your hotel is to take one of the free shuttle buses. Head towards the airport's north exit, then proceed to the parking lot where you'll find several shuttle buses available. Buses run every 15-20 minutes from 11am to 9pm. Taxis are also available as well as car rental companies.

Public Transport

Public Transport

Getting around Macau is easy. Bus services run from 6:45am until midnight to destinations all over the city. You pay your fare into the box at the front, there’s no change given. Mokes are also a fun way of getting around. These bright, open-sided vehicles are part of Macau history and worth a ride. Many gather outside the casinos and main hotels. Ferry services link Macau to Hong Kong and Shenzhen. You can also get a sampan, a small wooden boat, across the harbour to Wānzái on the mainland.

Taxi

Taxi

Taxis can be found at the airport or on main streets. There are surcharges between Taipa and Coloane, and Macau and Coloane.

Post

Post

The General Post Office is located at Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro.

Pharmacy

Pharmacy

There are many pharmacies all over Macau. Farmacia San Weng Lei, near the casino Grand Lisboa, is open 24h.

Telephone

Telephone

Macau's country code is +853.

Electricity

Electricity

In Macau, you'll find power plugs and sockets of type D (three round pins in a triangular pattern), type M (larger version of type D), type G (three rectangular pins in a triangular pattern, typical for the UK), and type F (two round pins with two earth clips on the side, typical for continental Europe). The standard voltage is 220 V at a frequency of 50 Hz.

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