Xi Wan Hu - Sai Van Lake Lake

Artificial lake in Macau's Sai Van area

Xi Wan Hu (Sai Van Lake) is an urban lake in Macau; visitors pass its waterfront while accessing nearby ferry terminals, hotels and city attractions.

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Xi Wan Hu - Sai Van Lake at a Glance#

Address: Sai Van Lake (Sai Van Hu / 西湾湖), Macau Peninsula

How to Get to Xi Wan Hu - Sai Van Lake#

Sai Van Lake is on the Macau Peninsula; it’s walkable from central districts such as the Inner Harbour and Senado Square (roughly 10-20 minutes depending on starting point). Local buses and taxis serve nearby roads; the Macau Light Rapid Transit (when connecting) and ferry terminals are a short taxi ride away.

Tips for Visiting Xi Wan Hu - Sai Van Lake#

  • Combine a walk around Sai Van Lake with a visit to nearby Fortaleza do Monte and Senado Square for a compact Macau day.
  • The lakeside promenade is popular at dusk when locals stroll and street food stalls appear.
  • Bring a compact umbrella - Macau's microclimate can change quickly and the promenade offers limited shelter.

Best Time to Visit Xi Wan Hu - Sai Van Lake#

Autumn and spring are the most comfortable seasons for gentle outdoor exploration around the lake and nearby attractions.

Autumn
October-December · 18-25°C
Pleasant temperatures and lower humidity; ideal for waterfront strolls and city explorations.
Spring
March-May · 18-24°C
Flowering urban plantings and mild weather, but occasional rain.

Weather & Climate near Xi Wan Hu - Sai Van Lake#

Climate

Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 12°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2032 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
7°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
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% 3.7 m/s 1.1 high 11.3h
March Good 16° - 21° 19° 77 mm overcast 86% 3.3 m/s 1.1 high 11.9h
April Good 20° - 25° 23° 187 mm overcast 88% 3.2 m/s 1.4 high 12.6h
May Good 24° - 29° 26° 334 mm overcast 88% 3.1 m/s 1.7 very high 13.1h
June Acceptable 26° - 31° 34° 332 mm overcast 86% 3.0 m/s 1.9 very high 13.4h
July Good 26° - 32° 36° 297 mm partly cloudy 84% 3.1 m/s 2.2 extreme 13.2h
August Good 26° - 32° 35° 344 mm partly cloudy 84% 3.0 m/s 2.0 very high 12.8h
September Very Good 25° - 30° 31° 201 mm partly cloudy 81% 3.0 m/s 1.7 very high 12.2h
October Excellent 22° - 28° 25° 110 mm partly cloudy 76% 3.6 m/s 1.4 high 11.5h
November Excellent 18° - 24° 21° 38 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

Nearby Attractions to Xi Wan Hu - Sai Van Lake#