Macau Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (41/100)
Is Macau safe right now? Checked 21 October 2026
Macau scores 41/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Macau Level 3 (Reconsider Travel, updated 4 Sep 2026); Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Official US advisory · Level 3
Reconsider Travel
This decision takes precedence over the analytical composite shown on this page.
Political instability (score 10)
Government advisory (score 45)
September 27, 2026
Macau, Macau has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 41 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is government advisory at 45/100; the lowest-rated category is political instability at 10/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Macau travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Macau is currently under a US State Department Level 3 Reconsider Travel advisory. That official decision takes precedence. The 41/100 moderate composite remains visible only as analytical context and must not be read as permission to disregard the advisory. The highest-rated risk category for Macau is government advisory (45/100), and the lowest is political instability (10/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (55/100) and natural hazards (53/100).
A score of 41 is higher than 43% of the cities we score.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 19, 2026
Macau carries a moderate safety risk with a baseline composite score of 41 out of 100 and a US State Department advisory level of 3. Additionally, travelers should note a Level 1 global measles health notice from the CDC.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 21, 2026 07:32 UTC
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- Government advisory (score 45/100): Read your country's current official advisory within 7 days of travel. Register with your embassy on arrival if available.
- Natural disasters (score 30/100): Check seasonal hazard (hurricane, monsoon, earthquake) for your dates. Identify hotel evacuation routes on arrival.
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Day vs Night Safety in Macau
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime transit and exploration in central areas are generally safe and routine. Standard alertness in crowded transit hubs and tourist plazas is adequate.
After dark, keep to well-illuminated thoroughfares and busy dining/entertainment quarters. Use verified taxis or rideshare apps when returning late.
Safety by Traveler Type in Macau
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Macau for solo travelers (Crime 15/100 · Transport 20/100), women traveling solo (Crime 15/100), families with children (Health 20/100 · Natural disaster 30/100), older travelers (Health 20/100 · Transport 20/100), business travelers (Digital 35/100 · Money 20/100 · Transport 20/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 45/100 · Political 10/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
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Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | high |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | low |
| Road safety | low |
| Public transport | low |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | low |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Macau
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
Level 3 · Reconsider Travel
Macau - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Tropical Cyclones | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
Most tropical cyclone events within 100 km of Macau happened in July, August, September, October and November (5 of 5 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Macau travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Macau entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-21 07:32:35 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Macau
The most weather-stable two-month window for Macau is February–March, when typical daily temperatures run from about 15°C to 22°C and monthly rain averages 59 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include heavy rain season in May–August; typhoon season in May–November; monsoon in May–September. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 5, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Macau
Macau has 9 hospitals, 8 police stations, 4 embassies, 6 pharmacies and 5 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Hospital Conde de São Januário
- Hospital: Kiang Wu Hospital
- Hospital: Macau Yin Kui Hospital
- Hospital: 口岸中西医医院
- Hospital: 珠海仁和骨伤医院
- Hospital: 珠海国际旅行卫保中心
- Hospital: 珠海市中西医结合医院 服务点
- Hospital: 珠海市第二人民医院/中西医结合医院
- Hospital: 珠海陆达美容外科医院
- Police: Judiciary Police
- Police: Judiciary Police Building
- Police: Public Security Police Force Traffic Department
- Police: 南灣警司處 Comissariado da Praia Grande
- Police: 南灣警司處分站 / 旅遊警察服務中心 Posto do Comissariado da Praia Grande / Centro de Apoio a Turistas
- Police: 新口岸警司處 Comissariado da ZAPE
- Police: 治安警察局北區警司處 Comissariado da Zona Norte
- Police: 治安警察局總部大樓 Comando do Corpo de Polícia de Segurança Pública
- Embassy: Chinese Visa Centre
- Embassy: Philippine Consulate General in Macau
- Embassy: Portuguese General-Consulate
- Embassy: Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Macau
- Pharmacy: Fo Lam
- Pharmacy: Mannings
- Pharmacy: Mannings
- Pharmacy: Mannings
- Pharmacy: Pak Leng Medical and Rehabilitation Center
- Pharmacy: 立基藥房
- Fire station: Areia Preta Fire Station
- Fire station: 中央行動站 Corpo de Bombeiros Posto Operacional Central
- Fire station: 拱北消防中队
- Fire station: 消防局總部暨西灣湖行動站 Comando e Posto Operacional do Lago Sai Van do Corpo de Bombeiros
- Fire station: 青洲行動站 Posto Operacional da Ilha Verde
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Macau)
| Police | 999 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 999 |
| Fire | 999 |
| General | 999 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Medical access
| Hospital access | low |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | low |
| Emergency response | low |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | low |
The provided sources do not contain specific information about healthcare facilities, emergency services, or English‑speaking support in Macau. Travelers should research medical options independently before arrival.
Common scam patterns
- Casino related scam. Scams targeting tourists are reported in Macau's casino areas, where visitors may be overcharged or misled about promotions. These incidents are listed among the 11 tourist warnings for Macau in 2026. Tip: Verify any offers directly with official casino staff and avoid unsolicited deals.
- Fake ticket sales. Reports indicate that some visitors are approached with offers to sell tickets for attractions at discounted rates, which turn out to be invalid. This scam is included in the Macau scams overview for 2026. Tip: Purchase tickets only through official websites or authorized ticket counters.
- Street vendor overcharging. Tourists in Macau have encountered street vendors who inflate prices or sell counterfeit goods, as noted in the 6 tourist scams guide for 2026. This type of scam is common in busy tourist zones. Tip: Agree on prices before purchasing and buy only from reputable shops.
Area notes
- Casino District. High concentration of visitors and reported casino‑related scams.
- Historic Portuguese Heritage Sites. Popular attractions where street vendor scams have been reported.
Nearest embassies & consulates
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | 23 → 41 | low → moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Jun 19, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
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Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Macau
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Macau, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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