Month guide · Singapore
Singapore in April
What April is really like in Singapore: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Allie Caulfield, CC BY 2.0
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Singapore. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 12.1 hours of daylight. Inter-monsoon month: humid, still mornings and frequent afternoon thunderstorms.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 2nd-warmest month in Singapore: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 30 days. Compared with March (32°C (90°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 07:00
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:09
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Northeast monsoon (December–early March). The wet phase from November to January brings long afternoon rain and breezy, slightly cooler days; the drier phase from late January usually gives the sunniest weeks of the year.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in September). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Singapore, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Nature · Central Catchment
MacRitchie Reservoir and TreeTop Walk
Trails around Singapore's oldest reservoir run through the Central Catchment Nature Reserve, where long-tailed macaques, monitor lizards and colugos live.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Active
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Island · North-east Singapore
Pulau Ubin
Bring cash for the bumboat and bike rental; boats leave when about 12 passengers have gathered.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Active
- Off the beaten path
- Kids
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Park · Pasir Panjang
Haw Par Villa
Built in 1937 by the brothers behind Tiger Balm, this hillside park holds more than 1,000 statues and dioramas from Chinese myths and legends.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
Experience · Singapore River
Singapore River bumboat cruise
Take a sailing after dark to see the skyline lit up and, with good timing, the Spectra show from the water.
- Time needed
- 40 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Kids
- After dark
- Views
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Singapore.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 25°C and 15 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Singapore?
One of the best months to visit Singapore. The other best months are February–March and July–August. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Singapore?
It is one of the best months to visit Singapore. Inter-monsoon month: humid, still mornings and frequent afternoon thunderstorms.
+How warm is Singapore in April?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Singapore in April?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.