Singapore in January
Wet start, festive end
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
January is a reasonable month in Singapore — with trade-offs.
January sits at the end of the monsoon, so expect rain, but it is also when Chinese New Year preparations fill Chinatown with lights and markets.
January in detail
What January actually feels like
- Weather
- 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.
+Chinese New Year can fall in late January.
–Monsoon rain is still common.
My tip for January
Check the Chinese New Year date: some family-run shops and hawker stalls close for a few days.
- Food
- Festivals
How January compares
Against the other eleven months
4th of 12 overall in Singapore, 9th for weather, 3rd 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 January
- Monsoon rain
- The northeast monsoon brings the heaviest and longest rain of the year. Keep a flexible plan and an umbrella.
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Weather
Weather in Singapore in January
In January Singapore averages a high of 31°C (88°F) and a low of 24°C (75°F), with about 222 mm of rain or snow over 13 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
- 24°C
- 75°F
- Precipitation
- 222 mm
- Wet days
- 13
Climate data: Meteorological Service Singapore (Changi, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Singapore in January: the questions people ask
- Is January a good time to visit Singapore?
- January is a reasonable month in Singapore — with trade-offs. It ranks 4 of 12 months in Singapore overall (9 for weather, 3 for space, 4 for value). The main upside: Chinese New Year can fall in late January. The main downside: Monsoon rain is still common.
- What is the weather like in Singapore in January?
- Average highs are around 31°C and lows around 24°C. Expect about 222 mm of rain or snow over roughly 13 wet days. Hot and humid, with frequent heavy showers. For comparison, the warmest month is February (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 31°C).
- Is Singapore crowded in January?
- Crowds are moderate. Steady visitor numbers; busier around Chinese New Year. The quietest month is March.
- How expensive is Singapore in January?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Hotel rates rise around Chinese New Year. 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 (January ranks 4 of 12). The quietest month is March and the best value is April.
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