Singapore Weather
A month-by-month look at temperature, rainfall and what to pack in Singapore. The annual average is 31°C high / 25°C low — hottest in March (32°C) and coldest in January (24°C).
Singapore Weather at a Glance
As of 2026A quick summary of Singapore's year-round climate and the best time to visit.
- Annual average
- 31° / 25°
- Best time to visit
- February, March, September
- Hottest month
- March (32°C)
- Coldest month
- January (24°C)
- Wettest month
- December (290mm)
- Driest month
- February (110mm)
As of 2026, Singapore's weather averages 31°C high / 25°C low across the year, and the best time to visit for stable temperatures, rainfall and crowds is February, March, September. The hottest month is March (32°C), the coldest is January (24°C), and the wettest is December (290mm).
Best Time to Visit Singapore
February is the transition month from monsoon to drier season. Rainfall halves from 240 mm to 110 mm; sunshine increases. The Chinese New Year week (date varies by lunar calendar — typically mid-February) is the cultural peak — fireworks on Marina Bay, lion dances throughout Chinatown, and the Chingay Parade (the world's largest float-and-performance street parade) happens the weekend after CNY. Weather-wise, February is consistently the best month of the year — manageable humidity, predictable sunshine, and the dry-season-style afternoons that the tourist board uses for marketing photography. Book hotels 4-6 months ahead if the trip overlaps CNY week. Avoid the biennial Singapore Airshow (early February of even years) for hotel pricing — military and aerospace executives book up the city.
March is a strong month — dry-season weather with international school holidays bringing family travel. Singapore Design Week and the biennial i Light Festival (sustainable lighting installations across Marina Bay) are the cultural anchors. The rainfall pattern shifts back to monsoon-edge territory — 175 mm, with afternoon-evening showers returning. The two-hour-window pattern continues: 3-5 PM rain, then clear evenings. March hotels run mid-tier pricing (off-peak compared to CNY but pre-summer-Europe vacation). 4-star hotels at $145-265 / S$185-340. The 'spring break' US college crowd shows up mid-month.
September is dominated by the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix (late September). Hotels triple in price for the F1 weekend — 4-star at $700-1,300 / S$895-1,665. Cocktail bars and rooftop venues fully book 2-3 months ahead. The Mid-Autumn Festival (lunar — typically mid-September) brings mooncakes citywide. Specialty mooncake boxes from Raffles Hotel, Goodwood Park, and the Mandarin Oriental are gift-worthy. F1 aside, September is a strong month — Indonesian haze risk decreases mid-month, sunshine increases. Pre-F1 (early September) and post-F1 (early October) bracket the spike. Avoid F1 week unless that's specifically the trip.
Singapore Weather Month by Month
Tap any month for a detailed guide with what to wear, sunrise/sunset and air quality.
| Month | High/Low | Rain | Rainy days | Crowds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30° / 24° | 240mm | 15 | Very busy | Details → |
| February | 31° / 24° | 110mm | 10 | Busy | Details → |
| March | 32° / 24° | 175mm | 13 | Busy | Details → |
| April | 32° / 25° | 175mm | 14 | Moderate | Details → |
| May | 32° / 25° | 170mm | 13 | Moderate | Details → |
| June | 31° / 25° | 160mm | 13 | Busy | Details → |
| July | 31° / 25° | 150mm | 13 | Busy | Details → |
| August | 31° / 25° | 145mm | 13 | Very busy | Details → |
| September | 31° / 25° | 165mm | 13 | Very busy | Details → |
| October | 31° / 25° | 180mm | 14 | Moderate | Details → |
| November | 31° / 24° | 260mm | 16 | Moderate | Details → |
| December | 30° / 24° | 290mm | 17 | Very busy | Details → |
What to Wear in Singapore by Season
Pre-monsoon. 32°C/25°C — humidity inching up. Quick-dry shorts, breathable shirts, light rain jacket. Foldable umbrella for the increasingly frequent afternoon showers. Strong UV through mid-month.
Mid-southwest-monsoon. 31°C/25°C, 82% humidity. Showers afternoon-concentrated; occasional Sumatra squalls. Quick-dry clothing, rain jacket, foldable umbrella, waterproof shoes.
Inter-monsoon — variable rain. 31°C/25°C, 83% humidity. Quick-dry clothing, rain jacket, foldable umbrella. Possible Indonesian haze through mid-month.
Rain transitions away (110mm, half of January). 31°C/24°C still hot and humid. Light shorts and t-shirts; rain jacket no longer essential daily but useful. Strong UV — SPF 50+ remains mandatory.
Singapore Weather FAQ
What is the best time to visit Singapore? +
For weather, February, March, September are the most comfortable months. Highs sit around 31°C with relatively stable rainfall and crowds.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Singapore? +
The hottest month is March with an average high of 32°C, and the coldest is January with an average low of 24°C. The annual average is 31°C high / 25°C low.
When does it rain most in Singapore? +
The wettest month is December (290mm over about 17 rainy days) and the driest is February (110mm). Total annual rainfall is roughly 2220mm.
What should I pack for Singapore? +
Spring (Mar–May) averages 32/25°C — Pre-monsoon. 32°C/25°C — humidity inching up. Quick-dry shorts, breathable shirts, light rain jacket. Foldable umbrella for the increasingly frequent afternoon showers. Strong UV through mid-month. Summer (Jun–Aug) averages 31/25°C — Mid-southwest-monsoon. 31°C/25°C, 82% humidity. Showers afternoon-concentrated; occasional Sumatra squalls. Quick-dry clothing, rain jacket, foldable umbrella, waterproof shoes. Autumn (Sep–Nov) averages 31/25°C — Inter-monsoon — variable rain. 31°C/25°C, 83% humidity. Quick-dry clothing, rain jacket, foldable umbrella. Possible Indonesian haze through mid-month. Winter (Dec–Feb) averages 30/24°C — Rain transitions away (110mm, half of January). 31°C/24°C still hot and humid. Light shorts and t-shirts; rain jacket no longer essential daily but useful. Strong UV — SPF 50+ remains mandatory.
What is the weather in Singapore this month (June)? +
June averages 31°C high / 25°C low with 160mm rainfall over about 13 rainy days. Crowds are busy and prices are moderate.
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Why you can trust weather guide
Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.