Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady, Macau

Church Historic Macau cathedral blending Portuguese and Chinese influences

Part of Macau’s historic centre, the Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady dates to the colonial era and contains liturgical art. Visitors often pair a visit with Senado Square and other nearby UNESCO‑listed sites.

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Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady, Macau
Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady, Macau (Sé Parish)
22.1936, 113.5417
Daily 8:00am-6:00pm
Free (donations welcome)

How to Get to Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady, Macau #

The cathedral sits in Macau’s historic centre (Sé). It is a short walk from Senado Square and the Ruins of St. Paul’s-about 5-10 minutes on foot. From the Macau Ferry Terminal, take a short taxi ride or follow signs through the peninsula’s pedestrian streets.

Tips for Visiting Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady, Macau #

  • Combine the cathedral visit with a walk through Senado Square and the nearby Ruins of St. Paul's to appreciate Macau's layered colonial past.
  • The cathedral is small; arrive outside of Mass times to photograph the interior without crowds.
  • Look for Chinese-Macanese votive offerings and local-language inscriptions that show Macau's mixed heritage.

Best Time to Visit Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady, Macau #

Autumn and spring are the most comfortable seasons for exploring Macau's historic core.

Autumn
October-December · 18-25°C (64-77°F)
Pleasant weather and the best time for walking the peninsula without summer humidity.
Spring
March-May · 16-22°C (61-72°F)
Milder temperatures and clear light; festivals are common in spring months.

Weather & Climate near Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady, Macau #

Climate

Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady, Macau's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 12°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2043 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 71 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
NovemberOctoberDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
12° 18°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
13° 18°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 21°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
16° 21°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (188 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
20° 25°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

188 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
12.6h daylight

May

May is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (336 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 28°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

336 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.1h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (332 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
26° 30°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

332 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.4h daylight

July

July is the hottest month, feeling like 35°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (300 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
26° 32°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

300 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 35°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (349 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
26° 31°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

349 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.8h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (200 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
25° 30°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

200 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
22° 28°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
11.5h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
18° 24°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
14° 20°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

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