Best Time to Visit Singapore

Best time to visit
All year
Tropical — hot and humid year-round with a distinct wet season

Singapore is best visited All year, when skies are clearer and temperatures are warm without being extreme.

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Singapore — Monthly Temperatures

10°C50°F20°C68°F30°C86°FJan: 24.2–28.8°CJan28.8°Feb: 24.5–29.6°CFeb29.6°Mar: 25.1–29.7°CMar29.7°Apr: 25.5–29.7°CApr29.7°May: 26.2–29.8°CMay29.8°Jun: 25.8–29.1°CJun29.1°Jul: 25.8–29.3°CJul29.3°Aug: 25.6–29.1°CAug29.1°Sep: 25.6–29.2°CSep29.2°Oct: 25.4–29.5°COct29.5°Nov: 24.8–29.0°CNov29.0°Dec: 24.5–28.8°CDec28.8°

Average daily high and low temperatures (°C/°F). Bars show the daily range each month.

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Singapore Weather Month by Month

MonthHighLowRainSun/dayRainy daysRating
January Best 28.8°C 24.2°C 221.2mm 9.1h 21
8/10
February Best 29.6°C 24.5°C 99.5mm 10.0h 15
10/10
March Best 29.7°C 25.1°C 171.5mm 10.6h 22
9/10
April Best 29.7°C 25.5°C 208.8mm 10.3h 26
8/10
May Best 29.8°C 26.2°C 253.2mm 9.7h 26
8/10
June Best 29.1°C 25.8°C 366.6mm 9.1h 27
8/10
July Best 29.3°C 25.8°C 216.5mm 9.4h 24
8/10
August Best 29.1°C 25.6°C 222.5mm 9.6h 25
8/10
September Best 29.2°C 25.6°C 235.7mm 8.9h 24
8/10
October Best 29.5°C 25.4°C 219.4mm 8.9h 25
8/10
November Best 29.0°C 24.8°C 262.8mm 8.4h 26
8/10
December Best 28.8°C 24.5°C 253.3mm 9.2h 28
8/10

Singapore Climate

Singapore has a tropical climate — hot and humid year-round with a distinct wet season. Check the annual climate overview for Singapore for the full year picture.

Counting down to your trip? Use our holiday countdown timer at LeftToTime to track the days. Owners often keep a Singapore travel guide to hand for planning on the go. Check clothing sizes in Singapore at 247Sizing before you shop.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best month to visit Singapore?

The best month to visit Singapore is January, when temperatures average 28.8°C and conditions score 8/10 for comfort.

What is the weather like in Singapore in January?

Singapore in January is hot — daytime temperatures average 28.8°C, dropping to 24.2°C at night. The month is very wet, with around 21 rainy days, with roughly 9.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is one of the best months of the year to visit.

When is rainy season in Singapore?

Singapore does not have a distinct rainy season — rainfall is spread relatively evenly through the year.

Is Singapore good to visit in winter?

Yes — winter (December, January, February) averages 28.8°C highs with a 8/10 comfort rating, making it a solid time to visit.

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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.