Scores 4.6, the year's top rating, with 271mm of rain over 24 rain days and 9.1 sun hours daily.
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 one city
Singapore is both capital and nearly the entire population, with 5,866,139 of the country's 6,208,500 people living there. Packed into just 710 km2, it's one of the most compact places you can explore without long transfers between sights.
Left-hand drive, English-speaking ease
English is an official language alongside Malay, Tamil and Chinese, so getting around and asking questions is simple. Traffic drives on the left, and plugs are type G at 230 V, matching the UK standard many travellers already know.
A small footprint, easy to cover
At 710 km2, Singapore is smaller than many single cities elsewhere, which means short travel times between neighborhoods. It sits in the UTC+08:00 timezone, convenient for onward trips across South-Eastern Asia.
January or June for your visit
The two recommended months to visit are January and June. These months are flagged as the best time to plan a trip, balancing the region's typically warm, humid conditions.
A coastal base for the region
Singapore city is coastal, giving it a natural role as a port and gateway. With a calling code of +65 and the Singapore dollar (SGD) as currency, it functions as a practical hub for trips further into South-Eastern Asia.
Is Singapore right for you?
Great for
City-break travellers who want one dense, walkable, year-round warm destination
Food travellers, with hawker culture across one compact 710 km2 city-state
Travellers who dislike planning around seasons, since highs stay 28.9–30.4°C all year
First-time Asia visitors wanting an easy, English-speaking base (English is official)
Short layovers or stopovers given the city's compact size and single main hub
Less ideal for
Travellers chasing dry, sunny weeks, since every month averages 18 to 29 rain days
Budget trips needing cheap outdoor beach time, since it's one dense city rather than a beach country
People sensitive to humidity and heat, with lows rarely under 23.7°C even at night
Trips planned around a dry season, since November and December bring 380 mm and 314 mm of rain
Singapore right now: November
4.4/10
Avg high
29°C
Avg low
24°C
Rain days
28
Averages for Singapore.
Weather by month
This climate data is for Singapore city. February is the driest and sunniest stretch, with 127mm of rain over 18.2 days and 10.1 sun hours, while January and June also score well for a mostly warm, steady climate around 29°C highs. November and December bring the toughest weather, with 380mm and 314mm of rain spread across 28 or more rain days each month.
A whole crab cooked in a thick, sweet and spicy tomato-chilli sauce. It is a signature Singapore dish, usually shared at seafood restaurants with fried mantou buns for dipping.
Hainanese chicken rice
Poached chicken served with rice cooked in chicken fat and stock, plus chilli sauce and ginger paste. You find it at hawker centres across the island, often ranked as the national dish.
Laksa
A spicy coconut noodle soup, usually with prawns, fish cakes and bean sprouts. Singapore-style laksa often uses thick rice noodles and a rich, orange broth.
Char kway teow
Flat rice noodles fried with soy sauce, prawns, egg, bean sprouts and Chinese sausage. It is a classic hawker-stall dish, cooked quickly over very high heat.
Satay
Skewers of grilled meat, usually chicken, beef or mutton, served with a peanut dipping sauce, rice cakes and cucumber. Satay stalls are common in hawker centres, especially in the evening.
Kaya toast with kopi
Crisp toast spread with kaya, a coconut and egg jam, often served with soft-boiled eggs and dark soy sauce. It is a typical breakfast, paired with local coffee called kopi.
Know before you go
Plugs and voltage:
Singapore uses type G plugs, the same three-pin type as the UK, at 230 V. If your devices run on a different voltage, bring an adapter and check your charger supports 230 V.
Driving side:
Traffic drives on the left in Singapore. If you're used to driving on the right, take extra care at junctions and when crossing streets, especially looking the correct way first.
Emergency number:
The emergency number in Singapore is 999. Keep this number handy for police, and note it works across the small, compact country.
Currency:
The currency is the Singapore dollar (SGD). Cards are widely accepted, but it helps to carry some cash for smaller purchases.
Language:
English, Malay, Tamil and Chinese are all official languages. English is commonly used for business and signage, so most travellers get by easily without learning local phrases.
Tipping:
Tipping isn't a widespread custom in Singapore. Many restaurants already add a service charge to the bill, so extra tipping is not expected.
Tap water:
Tap water in Singapore is safe to drink straight from the tap, thanks to strict national water quality standards.
Singapore: frequently asked questions
Is Singapore good to visit in August?
Yes. August scores 4.4 out of 5 in our data, in the same range as most of the year. Expect a high of 29.2°C, a low of 24.9°C, and rain on about 25.6 days with 230 mm total. Sun hours sit at 9.9, close to the yearly norm.
What is the best time to visit Singapore?
January and June score highest, at 4.6 and 4.4 out of 5. January is drier with 271 mm of rain over 24.3 days, more sun at 9.1 hours, and a high of 28.9°C. June has less rain, 292 mm over 25.5 days, and a similar high of 29.3°C.
Does it rain a lot in Singapore?
Yes, year-round. Rain days range from 18.2 in February to 28.6 in December, and monthly totals go from 127 mm in February up to 380 mm in November. There is no truly dry month, so pack a light rain jacket whenever you go.
What is the weather like in Singapore in March and April?
These two months score lowest in our data, 3.8 and 3.9 out of 5. March brings 208 mm of rain over 25.1 days, and April brings 290 mm over 26.8 days. Temperatures stay warm, with highs near 30°C in both months, so the lower score reflects rain rather than cold.
How hot does it get in Singapore?
Daily highs stay close to 29–30°C all year, with March the warmest month at 30.4°C. Lows barely change either, staying between 23.7°C and 25.3°C across the year. This means temperature is not a factor when choosing a month; rainfall and sun hours matter more.
Is Singapore sunny or cloudy most of the year?
Sun hours stay fairly low and stable, between 8 and 10.7 per day across the year. March has the most sun at 10.7 hours, while November has the least at 8 hours. Even the sunniest months still see frequent rain, since high rain days and sun hours overlap.
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