Singapore in October
Storms return
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
October is a reasonable month in Singapore — with trade-offs.
October brings more storms as the monsoon approaches, but Little India gets its Deepavali lights in October or November.
October in detail
What October actually feels like
- Weather
- 25–32°C
- Hot, with more frequent thunderstorms.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
- Higher around the Grand Prix, otherwise mid-range.
+Deepavali often falls in October or November.
–Inter-monsoon thunderstorms.
My tip for October
Walk Little India in the evening when the Deepavali lights are on.
- Culture
- Food
How October compares
Against the other eleven months
4th of 12 overall in Singapore, 9th for weather, 6th for space, 10th for value. The emptiest month is March; the best value is April.
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What’s on in Singapore in October
- 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.
September or October
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Weather
Weather in Singapore in October
In October Singapore averages a high of 32°C (90°F) and a low of 25°C (77°F), with about 168 mm of rain or snow over 15 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
- 32°C
- 90°F
- Average low
- 25°C
- 77°F
- Precipitation
- 168 mm
- Wet days
- 15
Climate data: Meteorological Service Singapore (Changi, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Singapore in October: the questions people ask
- Is October a good time to visit Singapore?
- October is a reasonable month in Singapore — with trade-offs. It ranks 4 of 12 months in Singapore overall (9 for weather, 6 for space, 10 for value). The main upside: Deepavali often falls in October or November. The main downside: Inter-monsoon thunderstorms.
- What is the weather like in Singapore in October?
- Average highs are around 32°C and lows around 25°C. Expect about 168 mm of rain or snow over roughly 15 wet days. Hot, with more frequent thunderstorms. For comparison, the warmest month is February (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 31°C).
- Is Singapore crowded in October?
- Crowds are moderate. Moderate. The quietest month is March.
- How expensive is Singapore in October?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Higher around the Grand Prix, otherwise mid-range. 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 (October ranks 4 of 12). The quietest month is March and the best value is April.
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Deepavali often falls in October or November.
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