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When should you visit Singapore?
Singapore is hot and humid every month, so the real question is rain. November to January is the wettest stretch, with long downpours in the northeast monsoon. February to April is drier and brighter, although afternoon thunderstorms are normal all year. Here is how all twelve months compare for weather, crowds, prices and events.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
My recommendation
February–April
February is usually the driest month, and March and April stay fairly dry before the June school holidays. Showers still come, but they are short, and you avoid the long monsoon rain of November to January.
Driest
February
The lowest rainfall of the year at Changi.
Best for events
December
Christmas lights on Orchard Road and New Year's Eve at Marina Bay.
Best for Chinese New Year
January or February
Chinatown lights up; some family-run shops close for a few days.
Best value
March–May
Hotel rates are usually calmer outside holidays and big events.
February scores
Plan around
What to know before you book
- Monsoon rain
- The northeast monsoon brings the heaviest and longest rain of the year. Keep a flexible plan and an umbrella.
- Grand Prix weekend
- The Formula 1 night race closes roads around Marina Bay and pushes hotel prices up. Check the date before you book.
- Haze
- Smoke from regional forest fires can drift over the city. Check the air quality before outdoor plans.
November–January
September or October
Some years, around August–October
Singapore travel tip
Plan Singapore around the heat, not the calendar. Do the Botanic Gardens and hawker centers in the morning, save museums and malls for the afternoon storms, and head to Marina Bay or Gardens by the Bay after dark, when it finally cools down.
Month by month
All twelve months, at a glance
Tap any month for full scores, temperatures and planning notes.
- Temperature
- 24–31°C
- Hot and humid, with frequent heavy showers.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Steady visitor numbers; busier around Chinese New Year.
- Prices
- $$$
- Hotel rates rise around Chinese New Year.
Check the Chinese New Year date: some family-run shops and hawker stalls close for a few days.
- Food
- Festivals
- Temperature
- 25–32°C
- Hot, humid and the driest month, with more sunny spells.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Moderately busy, with a peak around Chinese New Year.
- Prices
- $$$
- Rates jump around Chinese New Year, then settle.
Book Chinese New Year week early if your dates overlap.
- Gardens
- Rooftops
- Temperature
- 25–32°C
- Hot and humid, with afternoon storms building again.
- Crowds
- Low–Moderate
- One of the calmer months for visitors.
- Prices
- $$$
- Fair rates outside events and conferences.
Do outdoor sights before noon and keep afternoons for museums.
- City break
- Food
- Temperature
- 25–32°C
- Very hot, with short, heavy afternoon thunderstorms.
- Crowds
- Low–Moderate
- Quiet compared with the holiday months.
- Prices
- $$$
- Usually fair hotel value.
Plan an indoor stop for mid-afternoon, when storms usually hit.
- Museums
- Food
- Temperature
- 26–32°C
- Very hot and humid, with frequent thunderstorms.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Moderate, building toward the June school holidays.
- Prices
- $$$
- Usually fair hotel value.
Use the MRT and covered walkways to avoid the midday sun.
- Food
- Shopping
- Temperature
- 26–32°C
- Hot and humid, with some showers and storms.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Busier, with school holidays and regional visitors.
- Prices
- $$$
- Rates firm up with the holidays.
Visit Sentosa and the zoo on weekdays.
- Families
- Theme parks
- Temperature
- 25–31°C
- Hot and humid, with moderate rain.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Moderate crowds.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-range rates.
Gardens by the Bay is best after dark, with the light shows.
- Food
- Night walks
- Temperature
- 25–31°C
- Hot and humid, with moderate rain.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Moderate, busier around National Day.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-range rates.
Book a Marina Bay view early if you want to watch the National Day fireworks.
- Events
- City break
- Temperature
- 25–32°C
- Hot and humid, with moderate rain.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Moderate, with a spike on race weekend.
- Prices
- $$$
- Hotels near Marina Bay jump on race weekend.
Check the race date: Marina Bay hotels sell out and roads close.
- Events
- Food
- Temperature
- 25–32°C
- Hot, with more frequent thunderstorms.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
- Higher around the Grand Prix, otherwise mid-range.
Walk Little India in the evening when the Deepavali lights are on.
- Culture
- Food
- Temperature
- 25–31°C
- Hot and very wet, with long rain spells.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
- Good value before the December holidays.
Keep a museum or hawker center backup for rainy afternoons.
- Shopping
- Food
- Temperature
- 24–31°C
- Hot and the wettest month, with long downpours.
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Busy with school holidays and year-end travel.
- Prices
- $$$
- Year-end rates are among the highest.
Book New Year's Eve hotels and restaurants well ahead.
- Festive
- Events
Climate
Singapore weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Precipitation | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 75°F | 222 mm | 13 |
| February | 32°C / 90°F | 25°C / 77°F | 105 mm | 9 |
| March | 32°C / 90°F | 25°C / 77°F | 152 mm | 12 |
| April | 32°C / 90°F | 25°C / 77°F | 164 mm | 15 |
| May | 32°C / 90°F | 26°C / 79°F | 164 mm | 15 |
| June | 32°C / 90°F | 26°C / 79°F | 135 mm | 13 |
| July | 31°C / 88°F | 25°C / 77°F | 147 mm | 14 |
| August | 31°C / 88°F | 25°C / 77°F | 147 mm | 14 |
| September | 32°C / 90°F | 25°C / 77°F | 125 mm | 13 |
| October | 32°C / 90°F | 25°C / 77°F | 168 mm | 15 |
| November | 31°C / 88°F | 25°C / 77°F | 252 mm | 19 |
| December | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 75°F | 332 mm | 19 |
Climate data: Meteorological Service Singapore (Changi, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
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FAQ
Planning a trip to Singapore
What is the best month to visit Singapore?
February is the driest month, and March and April are also good. It is hot and humid all year, so rain is the main difference.
When is the rainy season in Singapore?
The wettest months are November, December and January, during the northeast monsoon.