Best time to visit Singapore
The best time to visit Singapore is anytime from late-December to mid-March, with February the best month: it receives the most sunshine – around 6.5 hours daily – and the least rainfall on average.
However, if you simply accept that Singapore’s weather is hot, humid and wet year-round, with an average monthly temperature of 28°C (82°F), then anytime is good to visit Singapore.
Singapore weather
Located practically on the equator, Singapore experiences a tropical equatorial climate with little variation in year-round temperature: it's hot, humid and wet year-round.
High humidity often makes conditions uncomfortable, particularly during the months of March and September when there is little breeze.
The hot, humid and wet climate is affected by two monsoons: the northeast monsoon and the southwest monsoon.
The northeast monsoon lasts from early-November until mid-March when temperatures are slightly cooler than other times of the year. The heaviest rainfall occurs between November and January – usually as short torrential downpours.
The southwest monsoon lasts from June to September when temperatures rise but rainfall eases. The period between the two monsoon, from March to early June, is the hottest and arguably the most unpleasant time of the year.
Bring or buy an umbrella, as it can rain at any time in Singapore – usually as short torrential downpours.
Note: Air-conditioning in Singapore is usually ferocious, so long sleeves are useful indoors.
What is the best month to visit Singapore?
The best month to visit Singapore is February – it's the sunniest month and rainfall is at its lowest; January is a good alternative although with more rainfall.
Which is the hottest month in Singapore?
The hottest month in Singapore is normally May, with an average high daytime temperature of 32°C (89°F), high heat and humidity and a low of 25°C (77°F).
The hot season lasts from early-March to mid-June, with an average daily high temperature above 31°C (87°F).
What is the humidity in Singapore?
Perceived relative humidity in Singapore does not vary significantly throughout the year, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 77% – 82% relative humidity. Typically, it's humid all year round in Singapore.
What do the humidity conditions feel like in Singapore?
We derive the humidity comfort level – what conditions feel like – from the dew point temperature, which measures moisture content in the atmosphere: a higher dew point feels more humid, while a lower dew point feels drier.
Meteorologists agree that dew point temperature is a more consistant indication of 'absolute humidity' than relative humidity, which fluctuates with temperature.
The average annual dew point in Singapore is 24°C (75°F), and varies over the course of the year from muggy at 24°C (77°F) to unpleasantly muggy and oppressive at 25°C (77°F).
Typically, almost every day in Singapore feels muggy or oppressive.
Which is the coldest month in Singapore?
The coldest month of the year in Singapore is December, with an average high of 30°C (86°F) and a low of 24°C (75°F).
The cooler season lasts from early-December to mid-January, with an average daily temperature below 30°C (86°F).
Which is the sunniest month in Singapore?
The sunniest time of year in Singapore is usually February with an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day; that's on average 54% of daylight hours.
The sky over Singapore in February is mostly clear, or partly cloudy 23% of the time.
When is the sea warmest in Singapore?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Singapore in May when the water temperature averages 30°C (86°F), which is pleasant for swimming.
The sea in Singapore is warm year-round, with an average temperature of 29°C (84°F).
Which month has the most rain in Singapore?
The wettest month in Singapore is usually December, with 330mm (13in) of rainfall on average, distributed across 16 days.
Rain falls throughout the year in Singapore. The wetter season lasts from April through December, with a greater than 43% chance of a given day being a wet day.
November is the cloudiest month of the year in Singapore, when the sky is overcast or mostly cloudy 90% of the time on average.
The drier season lasts from January through March. The month with the fewest wet days in Singapore is February.
Which is the windiest month in Singapore?
The windiest month of the year in Singapore is January, with an average hourly wind speed of more than 16 kilometres per hour (10 mph; 8.6 knots).
The windy part of the year lasts from early-December through to early-March, with average wind speeds of more than 12 kilometres per hour (7.5 mph; 6.5 knots).
The less-windy time of year lasts from early-March through to early-December. The calmest month of the year in Singapore is April, with an average hourly wind speed of eight kilometres per hour (5 mph; 4 knots).
The predominant average hourly wind direction varies throughout the year in Singapore.
Singapore Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
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| 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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| Comfort level – humidity (#muggy days) | |||||||||||
| 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 |
| Average dew point temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 80 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 78 | 81 | 82 |
| UV Index (max) | |||||||||||
| 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 10 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 16 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 220 | 105 | 150 | 165 | 165 | 135 | 145 | 145 | 125 | 170 | 250 | 330 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 16 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 14 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
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Holiday seasons
High season: From December to June, especially from mid-December to Chinese Lunar New Year in January and/or February – depending on the moon's cycle.
Low season: July and August.
Source: Meteorological data for Singapore is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1991 to 2020 by the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) at the closest weather station: Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), located 24km (15mi) east of Singapore's Central Region.
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Best time to visit Singapore: 21 May, 2024
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.
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