Singapore in August
National Day month
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is a reasonable month in Singapore — with trade-offs.
August brings National Day on the 9th, with a parade, flyovers and fireworks over Marina Bay.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 25–31°C
- Hot and humid, with moderate rain.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Moderate, busier around National Day.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-range rates.
+National Day celebrations on August 9.
–Possible haze in some years.
My tip for August
Book a Marina Bay view early if you want to watch the National Day fireworks.
- Events
- City break
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
4th of 12 overall in Singapore, 4th for weather, 6th for space, 4th for value. The emptiest month is March; the best value is April.
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What’s on in Singapore in August
- Haze
- Smoke from regional forest fires can drift over the city. Check the air quality before outdoor plans.
Some years, around August–October
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Weather
Weather in Singapore in August
In August Singapore averages a high of 31°C (88°F) and a low of 25°C (77°F), with about 147 mm of rain or snow over 14 wet days. The warmest month is February (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 31°C); the wettest month is December.
- Average high
- 31°C
- 88°F
- Average low
- 25°C
- 77°F
- Precipitation
- 147 mm
- Wet days
- 14
Climate data: Meteorological Service Singapore (Changi, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Singapore in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Singapore?
- August is a reasonable month in Singapore — with trade-offs. It ranks 4 of 12 months in Singapore overall (4 for weather, 6 for space, 4 for value). The main upside: National Day celebrations on August 9. The main downside: Possible haze in some years.
- What is the weather like in Singapore in August?
- Average highs are around 31°C and lows around 25°C. Expect about 147 mm of rain or snow over roughly 14 wet days. Hot and humid, with moderate rain. For comparison, the warmest month is February (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 31°C).
- Is Singapore crowded in August?
- Crowds are moderate. Moderate, busier around National Day. The quietest month is March.
- How expensive is Singapore in August?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Mid-range rates. The best-value month is April.
- When is the best time to visit Singapore?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, February is the best month overall (August ranks 4 of 12). The quietest month is March and the best value is April.
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