Weather by month for central Singapore, the best months to go and how Singapore's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jan, Jun
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 29°C · 24–26 rain days
Mar, Apr
The weakest weather of the year: too hot, too cold or too wet.
Highs 30°C · 25–27 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best month: January | 29°C / 24°C | 24 days (271 mm) | 9.1 h/day | 4.6/10 |
| February | 30°C / 24°C | 18 days (127 mm) | 10.1 h/day | 4.2/10 |
| March | 30°C / 24°C | 25 days (208 mm) | 10.7 h/day | 3.8/10 |
| April | 30°C / 25°C | 27 days (290 mm) | 10.1 h/day | 3.9/10 |
| May | 30°C / 25°C | 28 days (314 mm) | 9.7 h/day | 4.1/10 |
| Best month: June | 29°C / 25°C | 26 days (292 mm) | 9.3 h/day | 4.4/10 |
| July | 29°C / 25°C | 23 days (200 mm) | 10.0 h/day | 4.4/10 |
| August | 29°C / 25°C | 26 days (230 mm) | 9.9 h/day | 4.4/10 |
| September | 30°C / 25°C | 23 days (211 mm) | 9.7 h/day | 4.3/10 |
| October | 30°C / 24°C | 26 days (305 mm) | 9.1 h/day | 4.2/10 |
| November | 29°C / 24°C | 28 days (380 mm) | 8.0 h/day | 4.4/10 |
| December | 29°C / 24°C | 29 days (314 mm) | 8.9 h/day | 4.4/10 |
Figures for central Singapore; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
29°C / 24°C · 24 rain days · 9.1 h sun
January highs reach 28.9°C with about 24 rain days and 271mm of rain. It's one of the drier months with 9.1 sun hours a day. New Year's Day falls on 1 January. Scores rate it ok, making it a decent time to visit.
30°C / 24°C · 18 rain days · 10.1 h sun
February is the driest month, with 127mm of rain over 18.2 rain days and highs of 29.6°C. Sun hours rise to 10.1, the best of the year. Chinese New Year falls on 17-18 February, bringing closures and celebrations. The verdict is ok.
30°C / 24°C · 25 rain days · 10.7 h sun
March highs climb to 30.4°C, the warmest of the year, with 25.1 rain days and 208mm of rain. Humidity and heat together make this month feel tough. Scores mark it as a month to think twice about.
30°C / 25°C · 27 rain days · 10.1 h sun
April stays hot at 30.1°C with rain days rising to 26.8 and 290mm of rainfall. Good Friday falls on 3 April. The combination of heat and frequent rain keeps the verdict low this month.
30°C / 25°C · 28 rain days · 9.7 h sun
May brings 29.9°C highs and the heaviest rainfall of the year so far, 314mm over 28 rain days. Labour Day is 1 May. Despite the wet conditions, the overall score improves to ok.
29°C / 25°C · 26 rain days · 9.3 h sun
June highs sit at 29.3°C with 25.5 rain days and 292mm of rain. Sun hours are 9.3. Vesak Day falls on 1 June. This month scores ok, a reasonable balance of heat and rain.
29°C / 25°C · 23 rain days · 10.0 h sun
July has the same 29.3°C highs as June, with rain easing slightly to 200mm over 23.4 days. Sun hours reach 10, among the higher readings of the year. The month scores ok for visitors.
29°C / 25°C · 26 rain days · 9.9 h sun
August stays warm at 29.2°C with 25.6 rain days and 230mm of rain. National Day is 10 August, marked with events around the city. The verdict remains ok.
30°C / 25°C · 23 rain days · 9.7 h sun
September highs reach 29.5°C with rain easing to 23.4 days and 211mm. Sun hours hold at 9.7. This is one of the more comfortable months, scoring ok.
30°C / 24°C · 26 rain days · 9.1 h sun
October brings 29.6°C highs with rain days climbing to 25.9 and 305mm of rainfall. Sun hours drop to 9.1 as cloud cover increases. The month still scores ok overall.
29°C / 24°C · 28 rain days · 8.0 h sun
November is wetter, with 380mm of rain over 28.4 rain days, the highest rainfall total of the year. Highs sit at 29.2°C and sun hours fall to 8, the lowest of the year. Deepavali falls on 9 November. Despite the rain, it scores ok.
29°C / 24°C · 29 rain days · 8.9 h sun
December closes the year with 29.2°C highs, 28.6 rain days and 314mm of rain, keeping conditions wet. Sun hours are low at 8.9. Christmas Day falls on 25 December, bringing festive lights and events. The verdict stays ok.
By trip type
City sightseeing
January and June suit city trips best. January is the coolest month, with highs of 28.9°C and lows of 23.7°C. June is only slightly warmer at 29.3°C. Rain still falls on about 24 to 25.5 days in these months, so plan indoor options.
Hiking & nature
January and August work best for hiking. January has the lowest daytime high of the year at 28.9°C. August stays at 29.2°C, with 9.9 sun hours and 230 mm of rain. Both months still have rain on most days.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan)
Public holidays: Chinese New Year (17 Feb), Chinese New Year (18 Feb)
Public holidays: Hari Raya Puasa (21 Mar)
Public holidays: Good Friday (3 Apr)
Public holidays: Labour Day (1 May), Hari Raya Haji (27 May)
Public holidays: Vesak Day (1 Jun)
Public holidays: National Day (10 Aug)
Public holidays: Deepavali (9 Nov)
Public holidays: Christmas Day (25 Dec)
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FAQ
January and June are our top picks. January scores 4.6 and June 4.4, the highest in our ratings. Neither is dry: January has 24.3 rain days and June 25.5. If you want the least rain, go in February instead. It has 127 mm over 18.2 rain days, the lowest of the year, and still scores 4.2.
No. March is 1 of the 2 months we suggest you avoid, with a score of 3.8. It is the hottest month, with highs of 30.4°C, and rain falls on about 25 days (208 mm). April is similar. It scores 3.9, with highs of 30.1°C and 290 mm of rain over 26.8 rain days.
Yes, but expect a lot of rain. November scores 4.4, the same as June, July and August. It is also the wettest month: 380 mm over 28.4 rain days. It has only 8 hours of sunshine a day, the lowest of the year. December is almost as wet, with 314 mm and 28.6 rain days.
Yes. Average highs stay between 28.9°C in January and 30.4°C in March. Nights are warm too, with lows of 23.7°C to 25.3°C. The temperature barely changes through the year, so rain is what really separates the months.
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