When is the best time to visit Singapore?
In general the best time to visit Singapore is probably May, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are April, May, November, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is April, May, November. Average maximum temperatures are up to +88°F in May and it has 0 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is April, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Singapore in different months
This is the average weather in Singapore for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 145 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 204 mm in December.
Climate in Singapore
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Singapore for each month:
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Singapore during the whole year:
The hottest month in Singapore is May with average maximum temperature going up to +88°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +77°F.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Singapore during the whole year:
Singapore achieves its warmest water temperature in June, where the average sea temperature goes up to +86°F in average. Coldest water temperature is in January with +81°F in average.
When can you swim in Singapore?
You can swim in Singapore from January to December:- In March - December the water is very warm (82°F);
- In January - February the water is warm (77°F - 82°F);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Singapore looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Singapore is December with average humidity going up to 83%. The least humid month is February with an average humidity of 79%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Singapore during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is February with approximately 1 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 64 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is December with approximately 15 rainy days and 204 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Singapore:
What is the hottest month in Singapore?
The hottest month in Singapore is May with average maximum temperature of +88°F.
What is the coldest month in Singapore?
The coldest month in Singapore is January with minimum temperatures of +77°F.
Is Singapore worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Singapore could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Singapore?
if you're looking to visit Singapore when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for December, November, May. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 64 mm of rain.
Monthly weather in Singapore
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Singapore, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.