Top score of 4.6. Coolest month, with 28.9°C highs and 9.1 sun hours, but rain falls on about 24 days.
Tough weather
Mar, Apr
Capital
Singapore
Languages
English, Malay, Tamil
Currency
Singapore dollar (SGD)
Time zone
UTC+08:00
Plugs
Type G · 230 V
Driving
On the left
Emergency
999
Why visit Singapore
Singapore covers just 710 km², so it works best as a short city break or a stopover rather than a long tour. Its languages include English, Malay, Tamil and Chinese, and English makes signs and menus easy to follow. The best months to go are January and June. The honest limitation is scale. The whole country is essentially one coastal city, so if you want varied landscapes or long road trips, plan to combine it with a neighbouring country.
A whole country in 710 km²
Singapore covers just 710 km², and its capital, also called Singapore, sits on the coast. The city and the country are almost the same place. A short trip still gives you a full picture of the nation.
English, Malay, Tamil and Chinese
English, Malay, Tamil and Chinese are all languages of Singapore. English speakers can get around without a phrasebook, and you will see and hear the other three across the city.
Clear best months: January and June
Our data marks January and June as the best months to visit Singapore. They fall in different halves of the year, so you can pick the one that fits your plans.
Familiar setup for many travellers
Singapore drives on the left and uses type G plugs at 230 V. Travellers from places with the same system won't need a plug adapter. Money is the Singapore dollar (SGD).
Easy planning and safety basics
Singapore runs on UTC+08:00 all year. The country calling code is +65, and the emergency number is 999, which is worth saving before you land.
Is Singapore right for you?
Great for
Short city breaks: the whole country is one city covering just 710 square km
English speakers: English is a main language, alongside Malay, Tamil and Chinese
People who like steady heat: daytime highs stay around 29 to 30 °C all year
February trips: the driest month, with 127 mm of rain over about 18 rain days
Travellers used to Type G plugs, 230 V power and driving on the left
Less ideal for
Anyone wanting cool weather: night lows never drop below 23.7 °C
Travellers who dislike rain: most months bring 23 to 29 rain days
November visitors hoping for sun: 380 mm of rain and only 8 sun hours a day
Long road trips or varied landscapes: the country is a single city of 710 square km
Singapore right now: October
4.2/10
Avg high
30°C
Avg low
24°C
Rain days
26
Averages for Singapore.
Weather by month
Singapore's weather barely changes, with highs of 29–30°C and rain on 18–29 days every month, so January and June score best mainly because they are a little cooler. Avoid March and April, the hottest months at over 30°C, and expect the most rain in November, with 380 mm.
Poached chicken served with rice cooked in chicken stock, plus chilli sauce, ginger and dark soy. Locals eat it at hawker centres and food courts at lunch or dinner.
Chilli crab
Whole crab cooked in a thick, sweet and spicy tomato and chilli sauce. People usually share it at seafood restaurants in the evening and mop up the sauce with fried buns.
Laksa
A spicy noodle soup with a rich coconut milk and chilli broth, often topped with prawns, fish cake and cockles. It is a common hawker centre meal at any time of day.
Kaya toast and kopi
Toasted bread spread with kaya, a sweet coconut and egg jam, and butter. It is a classic breakfast at coffee shops, served with soft-boiled eggs and strong local coffee called kopi.
Char kway teow
Flat rice noodles stir-fried in a very hot wok with dark soy sauce, egg, Chinese sausage and bean sprouts. Look for it at hawker stalls, usually for lunch or dinner.
Roti prata
A flaky, crispy flatbread fried on a griddle and served with curry for dipping. It is a popular breakfast or late-night snack at Indian Muslim eateries and hawker centres.
Know before you go
Plugs and voltage:
Singapore uses plug type G, the three-pin plug with rectangular pins. The voltage is 230 V. Bring an adapter if your plugs are different, and check that your devices work at 230 V.
Driving side:
Traffic drives on the left. If you come from a country that drives on the right, take extra care when crossing roads and look both ways.
Emergency number:
The emergency number is 999. Save it in your phone before you arrive.
Currency:
The currency is the Singapore dollar (SGD). Card payments are widely accepted, but carry some cash for small food stalls.
Languages:
The official languages are English, Malay, Tamil and Chinese. English is widely used on signs, in shops and on public transport, so most visitors get by without another language.
Time zone and calling code:
Singapore is on UTC+08:00 all year. The country calling code is +65.
Tap water:
Tap water in Singapore is safe to drink. Carry a refillable bottle to stay hydrated in the heat.
Tipping:
Tipping is not expected in Singapore. Many restaurants already add a service charge to the bill, so check it before leaving extra money.
Singapore: frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Singapore?
January and June are the best months to visit Singapore by our scores. January scores highest at 4.6, and June scores 4.4. The heat barely changes during the year. Daytime highs stay between 28.9°C and 30.4°C, and nights stay between 23.7°C and 25.3°C. Rain is the main difference between months, so pack for showers whenever you go.
Is Singapore good in August?
Yes, August is a good month for Singapore, with a score of 4.4. Expect highs of 29.2°C and lows of 24.9°C. Rain falls on about 25.6 days and totals 230 mm, but you still get around 9.9 hours of sun a day.
What is the rainiest month in Singapore?
November is the rainiest month in Singapore, with 380 mm of rain over about 28.4 days. It also has the least sun, at 8 hours a day. December is also wet, with 314 mm over 28.6 days. February is the driest month, with 127 mm over 18.2 days.
What is the weather like in Singapore in March and April?
March and April are hot and wet, and they get the lowest scores of the year, at 3.8 and 3.9. March has the highest daytime temperature, at 30.4°C. It also has the most sun, at 10.7 hours a day. April brings 290 mm of rain over about 26.8 days.
What plug type and voltage does Singapore use?
Singapore uses Type G plugs, the three-pin type, at 230 V. If your devices use a different plug, bring an adapter. If they are not rated for 230 V, check whether you also need a voltage converter.
What currency and languages are used in Singapore?
Singapore uses the Singapore dollar (SGD). The official languages are English, Malay, Tamil and Chinese. Cars drive on the left. The emergency number is 999, and the country calling code is +65.
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