Season guide · Singapore
Singapore in the southwest monsoon
June–September: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Relatively drier with short pre-dawn squalls; National Day decorations in August and occasional haze in some years. Expect highs up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F), with about 54 rainy days across June–September. July–August are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- June–September
- Temperatures
- 25°C (77°F) to 31°C (88°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 54
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in the southwest monsoon
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 31°C (88°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 13 | 12.2 h | 4/5 |
| July | 31°C (88°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 13 | 12.2 h | 4/5 |
| August | 31°C (88°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 14 | 12.2 h | 4/5 |
| September | 31°C (88°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 14 | 12.1 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 31°C (88°F) against a yearly 31°C (88°F), and 54 of the year's roughly 177 rainy days fall in these 4 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in the southwest monsoon
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- 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)
- August: Singapore Night Festival — light installations in the Bras Basah district (usually August)
- 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)
- September: Mid-Autumn Festival lanterns in Chinatown and Gardens by the Bay (September or early October)
Good choices for the southwest monsoon
Museum · Civic District
National Museum of Singapore
Singapore's oldest museum occupies a domed 1887 building near Fort Canning and tells the island's story from Temasek and colonial Singapore through the Japanese occupation to independence in 1965.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Architecture
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Architecture · Changi
Jewel Changi Airport
Leave luggage at the airport's storage counters and come for the evening light show on the waterfall before a late flight.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Garden · Marina Bay
Gardens by the Bay
Gardens by the Bay is a 101-hectare waterfront park whose 16-storey Supertrees are vertical gardens of ferns and orchids.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Kids
- Couples
- After dark
- Rainy day
- Nature
- Photo spot
Religious site · Chinatown
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
Cover shoulders and knees (shawls are provided), then cross to Maxwell Food Centre for lunch.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Gallery · Civic District
National Gallery Singapore
The former Supreme Court and City Hall buildings were joined under a single canopy to house the world's largest public collection of modern Southeast Asian art, with strong galleries of Singaporean painting.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
- Views
Day trips in the southwest monsoon
- Bintan (About 1 hour by ferry) — Bintan's northern coast at Lagoi is a resort enclave with sandy beaches, golf courses and water sports.
- Southern Islands (About 30 minutes by ferry) — St John's Island and Kusu Island have lagoon beaches, picnic lawns and, on Kusu, a Taoist temple and Malay shrines.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the southwest monsoon a good time to visit Singapore?
Yes: July–August are among the best months. Relatively drier with short pre-dawn squalls; National Day decorations in August and occasional haze in some years.
+What is the weather like in Singapore in the southwest monsoon?
Highs of up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F), with about 54 rainy days over the season.