The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) says that Macau’s average temperature this spring, which means during the months of March to May, is forecast to be normal to above-normal, while this spring’s accumulated precipitation is expected to be below-normal.
An SMG statement on Friday noted that the normal level of Macau’s average temperature in the spring ranges between 21.9 and 22.6 degrees Celsius, while the normal level of accumulated precipitation in the season ranges between 380 and 640 millimetres.
The statement noted that spring in Macau is a transitional season between the winter monsoon and summer monsoon. In early spring, the statement noted, Macau’s weather is primarily influenced by an easterly airstream following the departure of cold, high-pressure air out to the sea, because of which the weather will mostly be humid with occasional periods of rain.
Later on, the statement noted, the cold high-pressure system affecting the Chinese mainland will weaken, when temperatures in Macau will gradually rise. The weather in southern China will then be influenced by a trough of low pressure. Consequently, the statement said, rainfall and the occurrence of thunderstorms in Macau will increase towards the end of spring (from May onwards).
This image in Portuguese released by the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) on Friday shows its weather forecast for this spring.
