Month guide · Singapore
Singapore in March
What March is really like in Singapore: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Singapore. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 12.1 hours of daylight. Hot with afternoon storms returning; a good month for museums and gardens with fewer holiday crowds.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 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 14 of its 31 days. Compared with February (31°C (88°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 07:11
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 19:17
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°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, March 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 March
- Hari Raya Puasa bazaars in Geylang Serai and Kampong Glam (date moves with the Islamic calendar)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Neighbourhood · Kampong Glam
Kampong Glam and Sultan Mosque
Visitors can enter the mosque outside prayer times; robes are lent at the door.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Shopping
- Food
- Architecture
Zoo · Mandai
Singapore Zoo
Set beside the Upper Seletar Reservoir, the zoo uses moats and vegetation instead of cages wherever it can.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
Zoo · Mandai
Night Safari
Take an early entry slot so children are not exhausted, and walk the trails after the tram for quieter viewing.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- After dark
- Nature
Theme park · Sentosa
Universal Studios Singapore
Southeast Asia's Universal park, inside Resorts World Sentosa, is compact enough to cover in a day: seven themed zones include Sci-Fi City's duelling Battlestar Galactica roller coasters, Transformers The Ride and the Ancient Egypt and Jurassic Park areas.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Active
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Singapore.
What to pack
For highs near 32°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 March a good time to visit Singapore?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Singapore?
It is one of the best months to visit Singapore. Hot with afternoon storms returning; a good month for museums and gardens with fewer holiday crowds.
+How warm is Singapore in March?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Singapore in March?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.