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Best Time to Visit Singapore
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Singapore is hot and humid all year (about 31°C), so the best time to visit depends on rain and events: February to April is usually driest, November to January wettest. Hotel prices peak during the Formula 1 race, Chinese New Year and school holidays. Short, heavy showers can happen any day.
Singapore month by month
| Month | High / low | Rain | Crowds | Hotel prices | What's on and what to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C / 24°C | 222 mm | Medium | Medium | North-east monsoon: cooler, with wet spells. Chinese New Year often falls in late January or February, when Chinatown lights up but many hawker stalls close for a few days. |
| February | 31°C / 24°C | 115 mm | Medium | Medium | Usually the driest month. Chinese New Year and Thaipusam (dates vary each year). |
| March | 32°C / 25°C | 170 mm | Medium | Medium | Hot and fairly dry before the inter-monsoon storms; school holidays mid-month. |
| April | 32°C / 25°C | 166 mm | Medium | Medium | Inter-monsoon: hot, humid, with afternoon thunderstorms. Good hotel availability. |
| May | 32°C / 26°C | 164 mm | Medium | Medium | One of the hottest months; afternoon storms. Vesak Day and Hari Raya Haji dates vary. |
| June | 31°C / 26°C | 135 mm | High | Medium | South-west monsoon begins: drier, with early-morning squalls. School holidays fill Sentosa and the attractions. |
| July | 31°C / 25°C | 146 mm | Medium | Medium | Relatively dry. Singapore Food Festival events and the run-up to National Day. |
| August | 31°C / 25°C | 147 mm | Medium | Medium | National Day on 9 August with the parade and fireworks over Marina Bay. Haze from regional fires is possible August–October. |
| September | 31°C / 25°C | 124 mm | Medium | High | The Formula 1 night race (usually September or early October) pushes Marina Bay hotel prices to the year's peak. |
| October | 31°C / 25°C | 167 mm | Medium | Medium | Inter-monsoon storms return. Deepavali lights in Little India (October or November). |
| November | 31°C / 24°C | 256 mm | Medium | Medium | One of the wettest months, with heavy afternoon downpours. Christmas lights go up on Orchard Road. |
| December | 30°C / 24°C | 288 mm | High | High | The wettest month, but festive: Christmas on Orchard Road and New Year's Eve at Marina Bay. School holidays make it busy. |
Temperatures are average daily highs and lows; rain is the monthly average.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Singapore?
February to April is usually driest and sunniest, before the inter-monsoon storms. In truth Singapore is hot (around 31°C) and humid all year, with short, heavy showers in any month, so plan around events and prices rather than the weather.
When is the rainy season in Singapore?
November to January is wettest, during the north-east monsoon, with long rainy spells. April–May and October–November bring afternoon thunderstorms. Storms usually pass within an hour or two.
When is Singapore most expensive?
During the Formula 1 night race (usually September or early October), Chinese New Year, school holidays in June and December, and around New Year's Eve.
What is the haze in Singapore?
Smoke from land and forest fires in the region can drift over Singapore, most often between August and October. Check the National Environment Agency's air quality readings before outdoor plans.
Is Singapore too hot to visit?
It's hot and humid every month, but everything is air-conditioned and the MRT links it all. Do outdoor sights in the morning or after sunset, and keep museums, malls and hawker lunches for midday.
Sources and how current this is
The figures on this page are our best estimates, last checked in November 2026. Operators change prices, so check the source before you rely on a number.
Best estimates (not official)
Where no official figure was available, we use our best estimate from published reports, operator sites, reviews and traveler reports. These are marked "est." in the tools above; treat them as a guide, not a quote.
- Monthly temperatures and rain — rounded Meteorological Service Singapore 1991–2020 averages for Changi, as widely reported
- Crowds, hotel prices and event timing — our judgement from hotel rate patterns and event calendars; festival dates follow lunar calendars
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