The short answer
When to go to Singapore
Singapore has no dry season, but February and March are the driest and most comfortable months for sightseeing, and June to September has lower rainfall than the end of the year. November to January is the northeast monsoon, with cloudy days and frequent heavy showers, and December is the wettest month. Temperatures stay between about 24 and 32 C all year, so humidity is the main strain on older visitors: start early, rest indoors at midday and keep an umbrella handy.
Month by month
Singapore weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C | 24°C | 222 mm | Wet monsoon season, cloudy with frequent showers | |
| February | 32°C | 25°C | 105 mm | The driest month; good for sightseeing | |
| March | 32°C | 25°C | 152 mm | Drier and warm; start early | |
| April | 32°C | 25°C | 164 mm | Hot and humid; afternoon showers begin | |
| May | 32°C | 26°C | 164 mm | Hot and humid; showers are short | |
| June | 32°C | 26°C | 135 mm | Southwest monsoon; isolated showers | |
| July | 31°C | 25°C | 147 mm | Warm and humid; occasional showers | |
| August | 31°C | 25°C | 147 mm | Warm and humid; occasional showers | |
| September | 32°C | 25°C | 125 mm | Relatively low rainfall | |
| October | 32°C | 25°C | 168 mm | Rain builds before the northeast monsoon | |
| November | 31°C | 25°C | 252 mm | Wetter; heavy showers possible | |
| December | 31°C | 24°C | 332 mm | The wettest month; carry an umbrella |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Singapore seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: February and March
- February: The driest month; good for sightseeing
- March: Drier and warm; start early
Good, with small trade-offs: April, May, June, July, August and September
- April: Hot and humid; afternoon showers begin
- May: Hot and humid; showers are short
- June: Southwest monsoon; isolated showers
- July: Warm and humid; occasional showers
- August: Warm and humid; occasional showers
- September: Relatively low rainfall
Possible, with planning: January, October, November and December
- January: Wet monsoon season, cloudy with frequent showers
- October: Rain builds before the northeast monsoon
- November: Wetter; heavy showers possible
- December: The wettest month; carry an umbrella
Useful answers
Best time to visit Singapore: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Singapore?
February and March are the best months to visit Singapore, with April, May, June, July, August and September also good. Singapore has no dry season, but February and March are the driest and most comfortable months for sightseeing, and June to September has lower rainfall than the end of the year. November to January is the northeast monsoon, with cloudy days and frequent heavy showers, and December is the wettest month. Temperatures stay between about 24 and 32 C all year, so humidity is the main strain on older visitors: start early, rest indoors at midday and keep an umbrella handy.
When does it rain most in Singapore?
December is the wettest month, with about 332 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is April, with average highs around 32°C.