Climate in Singapore — Annual Weather Overview
Singapore has a tropical climate — hot and humid year-round with a distinct wet season. The hottest month is May (average high 29.8°C) and the coolest is January (28.8°C). Temperatures are consistent year-round, with highs ranging only 1.0°C between the warmest and coolest months. Annual rainfall totals around 2731mm. June is the wettest month at 366.6mm, while February averages just 99.5mm. Average daily sunshine is 9.4 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 29.7°C, 634mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 29.2°C, 806mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 29.2°C, 718mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 29.1°C, 574mm rain.
Singapore — Monthly Temperatures
Singapore — Monthly Rainfall
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Singapore weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.8°C | 24.2°C | 221.2mm | 9.1h | 21 | 8/10 |
| February | 29.6°C | 24.5°C | 99.5mm | 10.0h | 15 | 10/10 |
| March | 29.7°C | 25.1°C | 171.5mm | 10.6h | 22 | 9/10 |
| April | 29.7°C | 25.5°C | 208.8mm | 10.3h | 26 | 8/10 |
| May | 29.8°C | 26.2°C | 253.2mm | 9.7h | 26 | 8/10 |
| June | 29.1°C | 25.8°C | 366.6mm | 9.1h | 27 | 8/10 |
| July | 29.3°C | 25.8°C | 216.5mm | 9.4h | 24 | 8/10 |
| August | 29.1°C | 25.6°C | 222.5mm | 9.6h | 25 | 8/10 |
| September | 29.2°C | 25.6°C | 235.7mm | 8.9h | 24 | 8/10 |
| October | 29.5°C | 25.4°C | 219.4mm | 8.9h | 25 | 8/10 |
| November | 29.0°C | 24.8°C | 262.8mm | 8.4h | 26 | 8/10 |
| December | 28.8°C | 24.5°C | 253.3mm | 9.2h | 28 | 8/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Singapore have?
Singapore has a tropical climate — hot and humid year-round with a distinct wet season. Average highs range from 28.8°C in January to 29.8°C in May.
What is the hottest month in Singapore?
May is the hottest month in Singapore, with average highs of 29.8°C and lows of 26.2°C.
What is the coldest month in Singapore?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 28.8°C and lows of 24.2°C.
What is the wettest month in Singapore?
June is the wettest month, averaging 366.6mm of rainfall over around 27 rainy days.
How much rain does Singapore get per year?
Singapore receives around 2731mm of rain per year. The driest month is February (99.5mm).
When is the best time to visit Singapore?
The best time to visit Singapore is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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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.