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 24.3 rain days, so showers are frequent but brief. New Year's Day falls on 1 January. Scores rate the month 4.6, the best of the year, making it a solid time to visit.
30°C / 24°C · 18 rain days · 10.1 h sun
This is the driest month, with 18.2 rain days and 127mm of rain, plus 10.1 hours of sun daily. Chinese New Year falls on 17 and 18 February, bringing closures and festive streets. The score of 4.2 keeps the verdict ok.
30°C / 24°C · 25 rain days · 10.7 h sun
Rain picks up to 25.1 days and highs hit 30.4°C, among the hottest of the year. Hari Raya Puasa falls on 21 March. The score drops to 3.8, the lowest rating, reflecting the heat and heavier rain.
30°C / 25°C · 27 rain days · 10.1 h sun
April stays hot at 30.1°C with 26.8 rain days and 290mm of rain. Good Friday falls on 3 April. The score of 3.9 marks it as the second toughest month, with high humidity and frequent downpours.
30°C / 25°C · 28 rain days · 9.7 h sun
May is one of the wettest months, with 28 rain days and 314mm of rain, though sun hours stay near 9.7. Labour Day falls on 1 May and Hari Raya Haji on 27 May. The score recovers to 4.1, an ok month overall.
29°C / 25°C · 26 rain days · 9.3 h sun
Highs ease slightly to 29.3°C with 25.5 rain days and 292mm of rain. Vesak Day falls on 1 June. With a score of 4.4, June offers a fairly steady mix of sun and showers.
29°C / 25°C · 23 rain days · 10.0 h sun
July brings 23.4 rain days and 200mm of rain, among the lower totals of the year, with 10 hours of sun. No major holidays fall this month. The score stays at 4.4, keeping the ok verdict.
29°C / 25°C · 26 rain days · 9.9 h sun
August highs sit at 29.2°C with 25.6 rain days and 230mm of rain. National Day falls on 10 August, bringing celebrations across the city. The score holds at 4.4, a reliable time to travel.
30°C / 25°C · 23 rain days · 9.7 h sun
September sees 23.4 rain days and 211mm of rain, with sun hours at 9.7. No major holidays are listed this month. The score of 4.3 keeps conditions comfortable and consistent.
30°C / 24°C · 26 rain days · 9.1 h sun
Rain rises again to 25.9 days and 305mm, with highs of 29.6°C. No major holidays fall this month. The score of 4.2 still rates it an ok time to visit, despite the wetter pattern.
29°C / 24°C · 28 rain days · 8.0 h sun
November is one of the wettest months, with 28.4 rain days and 380mm of rain, the highest total of the year, and sun drops to 8 hours. Deepavali falls on 9 November. The score of 4.4 shows the rain doesn't stop it being a decent month.
29°C / 24°C · 29 rain days · 8.9 h sun
December stays warm at 29.2°C with 28.6 rain days and 314mm of rain, so umbrellas are needed often. Christmas Day falls on 25 December, with festive lights across the city. The score of 4.4 keeps it a solid choice to close the year.
By trip type
City sightseeing
January and June work well for city trips. January has a high of 28.9°C and 9.1 sun hours a day, while June reaches 29.3°C with 9.3 sun hours and slightly fewer rain days (25.5) than the wettest months, making walking between sights more comfortable.
Hiking & nature
For hiking, January and August stand out. January gets 271mm of rain over 24.3 days, and August is drier with 230mm over 25.6 days and 9.9 sun hours, giving trails more of a chance to dry out between showers.
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
Yes, February is one of the drier months. It gets 127 mm of rain over about 18 days, the lowest rainfall total of the year. Temperatures sit around 29.6°C by day and 23.7°C at night, with 10.1 hours of sun, so it's a solid pick for sightseeing without constant downpours.
Yes, August works well, with a score of 4.4. Expect highs near 29.2°C, lows of 24.9°C, and about 230 mm of rain spread over 25.6 days. Rain days are frequent but showers in Singapore are usually short, so this doesn't rule out a day of outdoor plans.
March has the lowest score of the year at 3.8. It's not the rain that's the issue, 208 mm over 25.1 days, similar to other months, but the combination with April gives both months the weakest overall ratings. Daytime highs reach 30.4°C, the warmest of the year.
January and June are rated the best months. January brings 271 mm of rain over 24.3 days with highs of 28.9°C, while June sees less rain, 292 mm over 25.5 days, and a similar high of 29.3°C. Singapore's climate stays warm and humid year-round, so these months stand out mainly for slightly lower rainfall and good sun hours.
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