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 has a high of 28.9°C and a low of 23.7°C, the coolest daytime temperatures of the year. Rain falls on about 24 days, with 271 mm in total. It scores 4.6, the best of any month, so it is a good time to go if you can accept regular showers.
30°C / 24°C · 18 rain days · 10.1 h sun
February is the driest month, with 127 mm of rain and about 18 rain days. The high is 29.6°C and you get 10.1 hours of sun a day. It scores 4.2 and our verdict is ok. It is still one of the easier months for walking and sightseeing.
30°C / 24°C · 25 rain days · 10.7 h sun
March is the hottest month, with a high of 30.4°C, and rain falls on about 25 days. It scores 3.8 and our verdict is avoid. Strong heat plus frequent rain makes it one of the least comfortable months. If you can, choose January or February instead.
30°C / 25°C · 27 rain days · 10.1 h sun
April stays hot at 30.1°C, with a low of 24.7°C and rain on about 27 days (290 mm). It scores 3.9 and our verdict is avoid. Nights are warmer and rain is more frequent than earlier in the year, so it is a poor month to plan a trip.
30°C / 25°C · 28 rain days · 9.7 h sun
May has rain on 28 days and 314 mm in total, so it is one of the wettest months. The high is 29.9°C, and the low of 25.3°C is the warmest night of the year. It scores 4.1 and our verdict is ok, but expect a shower on most days.
29°C / 25°C · 26 rain days · 9.3 h sun
June has a high of 29.3°C and rain on about 25.5 days, with 292 mm in total. You get 9.3 hours of sun a day. It scores 4.4 and our verdict is ok. Keep some indoor plans ready for wet spells.
29°C / 25°C · 23 rain days · 10.0 h sun
July is one of the drier months, with 200 mm of rain across about 23 days. The high is 29.3°C and there are 10 hours of sun a day. It scores 4.4 and our verdict is ok. It is a sensible choice in the middle of the year.
29°C / 25°C · 26 rain days · 9.9 h sun
August has a high of 29.2°C and rain on about 25.6 days, with 230 mm in total. You get 9.9 hours of sun a day. It scores 4.4 and our verdict is ok, similar to July but with a few more wet days.
30°C / 25°C · 23 rain days · 9.7 h sun
September has a high of 29.5°C and rain on about 23 days, with 211 mm in total. Sun averages 9.7 hours a day. It scores 4.3 and our verdict is ok. It is one of the drier months in the second half of the year.
30°C / 24°C · 26 rain days · 9.1 h sun
October has a high of 29.6°C, and rain rises to 305 mm over about 26 days. Sun drops to 9.1 hours a day. It scores 4.2 and our verdict is ok, but the wetter months are starting, so pack for rain.
29°C / 24°C · 28 rain days · 8.0 h sun
November is the wettest month, with 380 mm of rain over about 28 days. It also has the least sun, at 8 hours a day. The high is 29.2°C. It scores 4.4 and our verdict is ok, but expect heavy rain and plan indoor options.
29°C / 24°C · 29 rain days · 8.9 h sun
December has the most rain days of the year, about 28.6, with 314 mm in total. The high is 29.2°C and the low is 23.9°C. It scores 4.4 and our verdict is ok. Go if the dates suit you, but expect rain almost every day.
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.
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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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