Macau Mosque and Cemetery Cemetery
Historic mosque and adjacent Muslim cemetery in Macau
Macau Mosque and Cemetery is a small Islamic site in Macau, visited by members of the Muslim community and by those tracing the city's religious and cultural diversity.
Macau Mosque and Cemetery at a Glance#
Address: Macau Mosque and Cemetery, Rua de Jorge Álvares / Mosque Road area, Macau SAR, China
Hours: Mosque: open to worshippers daily; visitors allowed outside prayer times (check local schedule)
Admission: Free (mosque); cemetery open-access - donations accepted for maintenance
How to Get to Macau Mosque and Cemetery#
Located in the Taipa/Areia Preta area of Macau. Walkable from Taipa Village depending on starting point; local buses serve nearby stops. Best approached on foot from adjacent streets.
Tips for Visiting Macau Mosque and Cemetery#
- Respect local practice - shoes off when entering the prayer area, and modest clothing is recommended for mosque visitors.
- The cemetery contains older gravestones with Arabic inscriptions; take time to read the carved dates and names if able.
- Combine this stop with a walking tour of Macau's historic Taipa or St. Lazarus districts.
Best Time to Visit Macau Mosque and Cemetery#
Visit year-round; avoid midday heat in summer and typhoon season for general travel safety.
Weather & Climate near Macau Mosque and Cemetery#
Macau Mosque and Cemetery'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 (2033 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 12° - 18° | 15° | 29 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.8h |
| February | Good | 13° - 18° | 16° | 51 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.6 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.3h |
| March | Good | 16° - 21° | 19° | 76 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.3 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.9h |
| April | Good | 20° - 25° | 23° | 187 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.6h |
| May | Good | 24° - 29° | 26° | 333 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.1h |
| June | Good | 26° - 30° | 33° | 331 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.8 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.4h |
| July | Good | 26° - 32° | 35° | 300 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.1 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.2h |
| August | Acceptable | 26° - 31° | 35° | 348 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.7 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.8h |
| September | Very Good | 25° - 30° | 31° | 200 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Excellent | 22° - 28° | 25° | 109 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.5h |
| November | Excellent | 18° - 24° | 21° | 37 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.4 m/s | 1.1 high | 10.9h |
| December | Very Good | 14° - 20° | 17° | 32 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.7h |
