Best Time to Visit Singapore
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Singapore.
Singapore does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles at a country-wide average. Its warmest and driest window is around April (28°C / 82.4°F) and February (160 mm / 6.3 in rainfall) — usually the practical travel choice. The drier half of the year covers February–March and May–October, while the wetter half runs through April and November–January. Country-wide monthly temperatures range from 26.5°C / 79.7°F in January to 28°C / 82.4°F in April, and monthly rainfall from 160 mm / 6.3 in (February) to 280 mm / 11 in (December). Singapore's climate is broadly tropical. These are national area-weighted averages from long-term climate normals — regional variation within Singapore can be substantial, especially for large or geographically diverse countries. Below, every month is classified against our five weather profiles so you can match your travel window to your preferred weather.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 28°C82.4°F | 160 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| July | 27.5°C81.5°F | 160 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| August | 27.5°C81.5°F | 160 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
No month in Singapore fits our sunny profiles at a country-wide average. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Singapore?
Singapore doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles at a national average. The practical travel window centres on February (driest, ~160 mm / 6.3 in) and April (warmest, 28°C / 82.4°F). Regional variation within Singapore can be significant — city and subdivision pages give a more localised view.
When is the rainy season in Singapore?
The rainy season in Singapore runs through April and November–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the national annual median of about 180 mm / 7.1 in. The wettest single month is December, averaging 280 mm / 11 in.
What is the dry season in Singapore?
The drier half of the year in Singapore covers February–March and May–October, when monthly rainfall stays at or below the annual median of about 180 mm / 7.1 in. The driest single month is February with about 160 mm / 6.3 in.
What months should I avoid visiting Singapore?
The least comfortable months for travel in Singapore — based on our climate data — are January, February, September, October, November, December. These are Singapore's wettest or coolest months. Rainfall peaks at 280 mm / 11 in in December, and temperatures bottom out at 26.5°C / 79.7°F in January.
Is there a shoulder season in Singapore?
Shoulder-season months in Singapore — moderate weather, lower rainfall than the wet season — include January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. These are typically the quietest and cheapest months for travel, and often deliver decent weather without the peak-season crowd.