Month guide · Singapore
Singapore in October
What October is really like in Singapore: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Fabio Achilli, CC BY 2.0
Quick answer
October is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 16 rainy days and roughly 12.1 hours of daylight. Inter-monsoon month with afternoon thunderstorms; Little India lights up for Deepavali.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 16
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 9th-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 16 of its 31 days. Compared with September (31°C (88°F)), October is about as warm; by November highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:47
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:53
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°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, October 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 October
- Deepavali light-up and bazaars in Little India (October or November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Waterfront · Marina Bay
Merlion Park and the Marina Bay promenade
The 8.6-metre Merlion, half lion and half fish, spouts water into the bay opposite Marina Bay Sands.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- After dark
- Views
- Photo spot
- Kids
Garden · Tanglin
Singapore Botanic Gardens
Come at 7–8am with the joggers, when it is cool and the swans and terrapins on Swan Lake are most active.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Couples
- History
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Neighbourhood · Little India
Little India
Little India's grid of shophouses off Serangoon Road is full of garland makers, gold shops and spice merchants.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Photo spot
- Shopping
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
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 16 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 October a good time to visit Singapore?
A shoulder-season month, 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 October a good time to visit Singapore?
It is a shoulder-season month. Inter-monsoon month with afternoon thunderstorms; Little India lights up for Deepavali.
+How warm is Singapore in October?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Singapore in October?
Expect rain on about 16 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.