Best time to visit · Singapore
The best time to visit Singapore
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Singapore can be visited all year, and indoor sights make rainy days easy. February to April is usually the driest and sunniest period, and July and August are relatively dry, though busy. November to January is the wettest season, with long afternoon downpours, while September can bring higher prices around the Formula 1 race and, in some years, regional haze.
Key facts
- Best months
- February–April and July–August
- Shoulder season
- May–June and September–October
- Warmest month
- March (avg high 32°C (90°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 30°C (86°F))
- Rainiest month
- November (~19 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- March–May and October–November
Seasons
Singapore is hot and humid all year, with daytime highs of about 30–32°C and frequent short, heavy afternoon thunderstorms. November to January, during the northeast monsoon, is the wettest stretch; February is usually the driest and sunniest month.
December–early March
Northeast monsoon
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.
Late March–May
Inter-monsoon (spring)
Hot, still and humid with afternoon thunderstorms; April and May are among the hottest months.
June–September
Southwest monsoon
Relatively drier with short pre-dawn squalls; National Day decorations in August and occasional haze in some years.
October–November
Inter-monsoon (autumn)
Afternoon thunderstorms build towards the wet northeast monsoon; Deepavali and early Christmas lights brighten the city.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C | 24°C | 15 | 27°C | 12.1 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| February | 31°C | 24°C | 11 | 27°C | 12.1 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| March | 32°C | 25°C | 14 | 28°C | 12.1 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| April | 32°C | 25°C | 15 | 29°C | 12.1 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| May | 32°C | 26°C | 14 | 30°C | 12.2 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| June | 31°C | 26°C | 13 | 29°C | 12.2 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| July | 31°C | 25°C | 13 | 29°C | 12.2 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| August | 31°C | 25°C | 14 | 29°C | 12.2 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| September | 31°C | 25°C | 14 | 29°C | 12.1 h | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| October | 31°C | 25°C | 16 | 29°C | 12.1 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| November | 31°C | 24°C | 19 | 28°C | 12.1 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| December | 30°C | 24°C | 19 | 28°C | 12 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | Chinese New Year street light-up and bazaar in Chinatown (January or February); Singapore Art Week — exhibitions across the city (usually January); Thaipusam procession from Little India (January or February) |
| February | Chingay Parade — street parade around Chinese New Year (usually February); River Hongbao lanterns at Marina Bay (around Chinese New Year) |
| March | Hari Raya Puasa bazaars in Geylang Serai and Kampong Glam (date moves with the Islamic calendar) |
| May | Vesak Day — Buddhist temples hold processions and offerings (usually May) |
| June | Local school holidays (usually June) |
| July | National Day Parade rehearsals with flypasts and fireworks over Marina Bay (weekends in July) |
| 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) |
| September | Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix — night street race at Marina Bay (usually September or early October); Mid-Autumn Festival lanterns in Chinatown and Gardens by the Bay (September or early October) |
| October | Deepavali light-up and bazaars in Little India (October or November) |
| November | Christmas light-up along Orchard Road (usually from mid-November) |
| December | Christmas events and lights at Gardens by the Bay (usually December); New Year's Eve countdown and fireworks at Marina Bay (31 December) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in March–May and October–November, and the sights are quietest in March–May and October–November.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Northeast monsoon | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Inter-monsoon (spring) | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Southwest monsoon | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Inter-monsoon (autumn) | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Singapore?
Singapore can be visited all year, and indoor sights make rainy days easy. February to April is usually the driest and sunniest period, and July and August are relatively dry, though busy. November to January is the wettest season, with long afternoon downpours, while September can bring higher prices around the Formula 1 race and, in some years, regional haze.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Singapore?
Usually in March–May and October–November. Hot with afternoon storms returning; a good month for museums and gardens with fewer holiday crowds.
+What is the rainiest month in Singapore?
November, with about 19 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Singapore get?
The warmest month, March, averages highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 25°C (77°F).