Month guide · Singapore
Singapore in January
What January is really like in Singapore: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Basile Morin, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
January is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 12.1 hours of daylight. Still in the wet phase of the northeast monsoon early in the month, with breezy, slightly cooler days; Chinese New Year preparations fill Chinatown.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in January
January is the 11th-warmest month in Singapore: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 31 days. Compared with December (30°C (86°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 07:12
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 19:15
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F)
Inter-monsoon (autumn) (October–November). Afternoon thunderstorms build towards the wet northeast monsoon; Deepavali and early Christmas lights brighten the city.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, January rates 4 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in September). Book accommodation early: January is one of the pricier months.
Events in 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)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in January
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
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Religious site · Chinatown
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
Built in 2007 in Tang dynasty style, this five-storey temple houses what devotees venerate as a tooth relic of the Buddha in a gold stupa on the fourth floor.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Gallery · Civic District
National Gallery Singapore
Even without a gallery ticket, head to the rooftop for the view over the Padang and the bay.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
- Views
Museum · Civic District
Asian Civilisations Museum
On the Singapore River at Empress Place, this museum traces the trade links that shaped Singapore, from Chinese ceramics to Islamic manuscripts and Indian bronzes.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Singapore.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 24°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 January a good time to visit Singapore?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 3 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, February–April and July–August are better overall. Compare every month.
Singapore in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Singapore?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still in the wet phase of the northeast monsoon early in the month, with breezy, slightly cooler days; Chinese New Year preparations fill Chinatown.
+How warm is Singapore in January?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Singapore in January?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.