Month guide · Singapore
Singapore in August
What August is really like in Singapore: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Terry Fitzpatrick ( Tfitzp ( talk )), Public domain
Quick answer
August is one of the best months to visit Singapore. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 12.2 hours of daylight. Similar to July, with patriotic decorations across the city and the seventh lunar month bringing street opera and offerings.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the 7th-warmest month in Singapore: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 14 of its 31 days. Compared with July (31°C (88°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 07:05
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:14
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Inter-monsoon (spring) (Late March–May). Hot, still and humid with afternoon thunderstorms; April and May are among the hottest months.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in September). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- National Day — parade and fireworks (9 August)
- Singapore Night Festival — light installations in the Bras Basah district (usually August)
- Hungry Ghost Festival — getai concerts and offerings (seventh lunar month, August or September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Island · North-east Singapore
Pulau Ubin
A ten-minute bumboat ride from Changi Point Ferry Terminal, Pulau Ubin keeps the look of a 1960s kampong village, with wooden houses, quarry lakes and mangroves.
- 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
The hell scenes are gruesome; preview them before bringing younger children.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
Experience · Singapore River
Singapore River bumboat cruise
Converted wooden bumboats run from Clarke Quay and Boat Quay down the Singapore River, past the old godowns and the Fullerton Hotel, and out into Marina Bay beneath the Merlion.
- Time needed
- 40 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Kids
- After dark
- Views
Garden · Marina Bay
Gardens by the Bay
Visit the cool conservatories in the afternoon heat, then lie on the ground under the Supertree Grove for the free evening show.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Kids
- Couples
- After dark
- Rainy day
- Nature
- Photo spot
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Singapore.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 25°C and 14 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 August a good time to visit Singapore?
One of the best months to visit Singapore, with 3 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are February–April and July. Compare every month.
Singapore in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Singapore?
It is one of the best months to visit Singapore. Similar to July, with patriotic decorations across the city and the seventh lunar month bringing street opera and offerings.
+How warm is Singapore in August?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Singapore in August?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.