Climate Overview
Singapore has an equatorial tropical climate with 31–33°C highs and 83–89% humidity every single month. Rain is relentless year-round (118–289mm), peaking Nov–Jan during the northeast monsoon; Feb–Mar is the relative dry spell. Daily thunderstorms are a given — plan outdoor sights for mornings regardless of month.
Monthly Climate
Temperature range, rainfall, and humidity by month
Monthly Data
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29.8° | 24.6° | 418mm | 86% |
| Feb | 31.4° | 24.6° | 97mm | 81% |
| Mar | 31.4° | 24.6° | 536mm | 86% |
| Apr | 32.1° | 24.6° | 293mm | 88% |
| May | 32.6° | 25.4° | 185mm | 85% |
| Jun | 32.4° | 25.7° | 107mm | 81% |
| Jul | 32° | 25.6° | 98mm | 81% |
| Aug | 31.5° | 24.9° | 136mm | 83% |
| Sep | 31° | 24.7° | 188mm | 85% |
| Oct | 32.2° | 25° | 124mm | 81% |
| Nov | 31.9° | 24.8° | 267mm | 84% |
| Dec | 31° | 24.6° | 238mm | 86% |
When to Visit
Experiences to seek out and peak periods to plan around
Experiences & Highlights
Marina Bay Street Circuit lights up for the only F1 night race; 31–32°C highs and 85% humidity make the air-conditioned Padang grandstands worth paying for.
Eu Tong Sen Street light-up, River Hongbao at the Float, and Chingay parade land in the wettest stretch (Jan 269mm) — pack a poncho between stalls.
February (118mm) and July (120mm) are the least-rainy months; time Gardens by the Bay, Botanic Gardens and Chinatown Complex hawker stalls for these drier windows.
Serangoon Road's arches go up 4–6 weeks before Deepavali; evening walks pair with the Tekka Market food stalls, though Nov rainfall (289mm) is the year's peak.
Peak Periods & Travel Advisories
Marina Bay hotels spike 2–4x and sell out months ahead; downtown roads around the circuit close from Wednesday, rerouting MRT access.
Many family-run hawkers and shops close 2–5 days; Chinatown is packed for the light-up while museums and Sentosa run at capacity.
Southwest monsoon carries smoke from Sumatra/Kalimantan peatland fires; in El Niño years PSI can cross 150+ for days, pushing outdoor plans indoors.
Official Resources
Government portals and tourism boards for Singapore, Singapore