Singapore Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Singapore
Singapore has a tropical rainforest climate, marked by steady heat, high humidity and frequent downpours in every month. Average daytime highs range from about 83°F (29°C) in January to around 85°F (30°C) in May, and the city records roughly 293 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: May - highs near 85°F (30°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 83°F (29°C)
- Record high: 93°F (34°C) · Record low: 72°F (22°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: November (28 rainy days) · Sunniest: March (10.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical rainforest - steady heat, high humidity and frequent downpours in every month
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on May. Highs average 85°F (30°C) and overnight lows stay near 79°F (26°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 83°F (29°C) and lows around 76°F (24°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 93°F (34°C) and dropped as low as 72°F (22°C).
Rain, sun and snow
November is usually the wettest month. It brings about 12.0 inches (305 mm) of rain over 28 days, while February is the driest. March brings the most sunshine, averaging 10.8 hours of sun a day.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83° | 76° | 23 | 9.3 in | 9.2 h/day | 85% |
| February | 85° | 76° | 17 | 3.8 in | 10.2 h/day | 81% |
| March | 86° | 78° | 23 | 6.3 in | 10.8 h/day | 81% |
| April | 85° | 78° | 26 | 8.8 in | 10.3 h/day | 84% |
| May | 85° | 79° | 28 | 10.1 in | 9.9 h/day | 84% |
| June | 85° | 79° | 26 | 9.9 in | 9.4 h/day | 83% |
| July | 85° | 79° | 23 | 6.1 in | 10.0 h/day | 82% |
| August | 84° | 78° | 24 | 7.0 in | 10.0 h/day | 82% |
| September | 85° | 78° | 22 | 6.8 in | 9.8 h/day | 82% |
| October | 85° | 78° | 26 | 8.4 in | 9.3 h/day | 84% |
| November | 84° | 77° | 28 | 12.0 in | 8.3 h/day | 86% |
| December | 84° | 77° | 28 | 10.3 in | 9.1 h/day | 85% |
Singapore month by month
Singapore weather in January
January brings highs around 83°F (29°C), lows near 76°F (24°C), about 23 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in Singapore.
Singapore weather in February
February brings highs around 85°F (29°C), lows near 76°F (25°C), about 17 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in Singapore.
Singapore weather in March
March brings highs around 86°F (30°C), lows near 78°F (25°C), about 23 wet days - typically the sunniest month of the year in Singapore.
Singapore weather in April
April brings highs around 85°F (30°C), lows near 78°F (26°C), about 26 wet days.
Singapore weather in May
May brings highs around 85°F (30°C), lows near 79°F (26°C), about 28 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Singapore.
Singapore weather in June
June brings highs around 85°F (29°C), lows near 79°F (26°C), about 26 wet days.
Singapore weather in July
July brings highs around 85°F (29°C), lows near 79°F (26°C), about 23 wet days.
Singapore weather in August
August brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 78°F (26°C), about 24 wet days.
Singapore weather in September
September brings highs around 85°F (29°C), lows near 78°F (26°C), about 22 wet days.
Singapore weather in October
October brings highs around 85°F (29°C), lows near 78°F (25°C), about 26 wet days.
Singapore weather in November
November brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 77°F (25°C), about 28 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Singapore.
Singapore weather in December
December brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 77°F (25°C), about 28 wet days.
Seasons in Singapore
March through May
March through May in Singapore brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 85°F (30°C) and nights around 78°F (26°C); expect showers on roughly 77 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
June through August
June through August in Singapore runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 85°F (29°C) and nights around 79°F (26°C); expect showers on roughly 73 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Singapore runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 78°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 76 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Singapore brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 76°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 67 days across the season.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Singapore
The best time to visit Singapore is generally January to June, when these months combine the driest skies with the most comfortable heat. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 85°F (29°C).
Pack for Singapore with a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature; moisture-wicking fabrics to cope with the humidity. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - May nights average 79°F (26°C).
Singapore temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.