Month guide · Singapore
Singapore in November
What November is really like in Singapore: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Shiny Things ., CC BY 2.0
Quick answer
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 19 rainy days and roughly 12.1 hours of daylight. The northeast monsoon brings the year's wettest weeks, often with long afternoon rain; Christmas lights go up on Orchard Road.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 19
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 10th-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 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 19 of its 30 days. Compared with October (31°C (88°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:48
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 18:51
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Southwest monsoon (June–September). Relatively drier with short pre-dawn squalls; National Day decorations in August and occasional haze in some years.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November 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 November
- Christmas light-up along Orchard Road (usually from mid-November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Nature · Telok Blangah
Southern Ridges and Henderson Waves
Start at HarbourFront MRT, climb Mount Faber, and walk west so you finish near the Labrador or Kent Ridge stations.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Views
- Active
- Off the beaten path
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
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Singapore.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 24°C and 19 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 November a good time to visit Singapore?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event 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 November a good time to visit Singapore?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The northeast monsoon brings the year's wettest weeks, often with long afternoon rain; Christmas lights go up on Orchard Road.
+How warm is Singapore in November?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Singapore in November?
Expect rain on about 19 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.