When is the best time to go to Singapore?

The city-state of Singapore can be visited all year since as with the omnipresence of rain and heat throughout the entire year, it is difficult to focus on a period better than another. In order to be able to walk the streets, visit the parks and other amusement centers, avoid the month of December as it is overall very rainy. If one has a preference for cultural events, it is possible to coincide the visit with the Chinese New Year, in early February. It is important however to remember to book your accommodations in advance as the peak rush that this event generates causes hotels and transportations to fill drastically. The months of June and July are sure to attract the interest of Asian food lovers, as the culinary festivals are held in Singapore during this period. The rest of the year is also punctuated with various interesting activities, the first as remarquable as the next. Choosing the best time to visit Singapore depends on what the traveller expects from their trip.

So, when is the best time to go to Singapore? Here's some more information to help you in your decision:

  • In February, the weather is good across more than 20% of the territory of Singapore
  • The best months to go to Singapore are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October
  • On average, it is hot all year round in Singapore
  • The rainiest months in this city are November and December
  • The sea temperature is suitable for swimming all year round in Singapore



Annual weather in Singapore

For information about the climate and the weather city by city in Singapore for a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

January 86°F
16 to 20 days*
February 88°F
10 to 14 days*
March 90°F
17 to 19 days*
April 90°F
21 to 22 days*
May 85°F to 92°F
19 to 20 days*
June 90°F
15 days
July 88°F
14 to 15 days*
August 88°F
15 to 17 days*
September 90°F
12 to 13 days*
October 90°F
17 to 18 days*
November 88°F
21 to 23 days*
December 88°F
24 to 26 days*
* weather varies across the country

Best time to travel to Singapore by cities

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Singapore

Singapore

The best months to go to Singapore are january, february, march, may, june, july, august, september and october.

Jurong East

Jurong East

The best months to go to Jurong East are january, february, march, june, july, august, september and october.

Pulau Ubin

Pulau Ubin

The best time to go to Pulau Ubin is february.



Climate and Weather in Singapore

Located off Malaysia, the island of Singapore enjoys a warm and humid equatorial climate due to its proximity with the equator. This hot climate persists throughout the year and intensifies once May arrives, continuing until September. Throughout this period of time, the capital, Singapore, is struck by what is known as the stroke of Sumatra, which presents itself in the form of very heavy but very short thunderstorms. These can affect the island until the month of October and sometimes start as early as the month of April.

Singapore: Vue aérienne sur Marina Bay à Singapour

There are two very distinct monsoon seasons in Singapore. The first season, in the north-east of the island runs from December to March and the second monsoon in the southwest, runs from June to September. The wettest months may be from October to January, however it definitely rains throughout the entire year. In the capital, there are on average 178 days of rain per year! However, the country has a pleasant sunshine rate. In fact, one can usually enjoy a dry season between the months of May and July.

Throughout the year, the climate in Singapore - just as in its malaisien neighbor, Kuala Lumpur is characterized by particularly high temperatures and a fairly humid atmosphere. Generally, temperatures vary very little from one season to the next as well as between day and night. The rain never causes a noticeable refreshment that marks the island. There is no winter in Singapore and temperatures drop very rarely below 20° C, making it a pleasant place to visit whatever the month of the year.


Temperatures and rainfall in Singapore

On these 3 graphs, we present the evolution of temperatures of Singapore and month-by-month rainfall for the cities of Singapore, Jurong East, Pulau Ubin and Sentosa Island, as well as the month-by-month sea temperature for coastal cities.


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Singapore

Find out when Singapore has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Singapore

The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, February, March, April, May, June and November. The number of visitors to Singapore is high in: July, August, September, October and December.

  • Very low season in Singapore: January, April, June and November.
  • Low season in Singapore: February, March and May.
  • High season in Singapore: July, September and October.
  • Peak season in Singapore: August and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Singapore month by month


Average price for flights to Singapore

A return flight between Sydney and Singapore is generally cheaper if you go in march ($ 461 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 327 more for your airline ticket to Singapore if you go in december.

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Where to go in Singapore?

This table allows you to see the maximum temperature for each city and our opinion on the weather month by month (see colour legend below the table).

Cities jan.feb.mar.apr.mayjun.jul.aug.sep.oct.nov.dec.
Singapore86°F88°F90°F90°F92°F90°F88°F90°F90°F90°F88°F88°F
Jurong East86°F88°F90°F90°F90°F90°F88°F88°F90°F90°F88°F88°F
Pulau Ubin86°F88°F90°F90°F92°F90°F90°F90°F90°F90°F88°F88°F
Sentosa Island86°F88°F90°F90°F90°F90°F88°F88°F90°F90°F88°F88°F

Legend:

good weather

tolerable weather

bad weather

very bad weather



About Singapore

What can I do in Singapore?

Beaches / swimming

Nature and countryside

Culture and heritage

Sports

Family travel

Crafts / shopping

Gastronomy

Nightlife



Is this weather information for Singapore reliable?

Climate data for Singapore has been gathered every day since January 2009. The analysis of these meteorological data for Singapore allows us to determine the average for each month in Singapore, Jurong East, Pulau Ubin and Sentosa Island.

So yes: this data is reliable except in cases of temporary climate disruption in the region.

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