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Best time to visit Singapore
Month-by-month weather, crowds, prices, and festival calendar — so you know exactly when to book.
Best time to visit Singapore, Singapore
Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.
| Month | Score | Weather | Crowds | Prices | Highlights |
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| January | 23-31°C, high humidity with frequent rain showers | high | high |
⚠ High humidity and frequent rain can impact outdoor activities. | |
| February | 24-32°C, less rain, more sunshine | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Lunar New Year can fall in late January or early February, affecting crowds and prices. | |
| March | 24-32°C, warm and humid with scattered showers | moderate | moderate |
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| April | 25-33°C, hot and humid with occasional thunderstorms | moderate | moderate |
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| May | 25-33°C, very hot and humid with frequent rain | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Heat and humidity can be intense. | |
| June | 25-32°C, high humidity and frequent rain showers | moderate | moderate |
⚠ The Southwest Monsoon season begins, bringing more rain. | |
| July | 25-32°C, humid with regular rainfall | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Southwest Monsoon continues, expect frequent rain. | |
| August | 25-32°C, humid with afternoon thunderstorms | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Still within the Southwest Monsoon period. | |
| September | 24-31°C, high humidity with scattered showers | moderate | moderate |
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| October | 24-31°C, humid with frequent rain | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Northeast Monsoon season begins, bringing more rain. | |
| November | 24-31°C, very wet with frequent heavy rain | low | low |
⚠ Northeast Monsoon is in full swing, expect persistent rain and high humidity. | |
| December | 23-31°C, very wet with heavy showers | high | high |
⚠ Peak holiday season with high prices and crowds, alongside heavy rainfall. |
Annual events worth timing your trip around
Vibrant celebrations with lion dances, temple visits, and festive markets.
A celebration of Singapore's diverse culinary scene with food stalls, workshops, and competitions.
A public holiday commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha, observed with temple ceremonies.
Annual shopping event with significant discounts across major retail areas.
Singapore's national day, celebrated with parades, fireworks, and community events.
Celebrated with lanterns, mooncakes, and family gatherings.
The Festival of Lights, marked by colorful decorations, prayers, and feasting, particularly in the Little India district.
Orchard Road and other areas are adorned with elaborate Christmas decorations and light displays.
Insider timing tips
- •Singapore experiences a tropical rainforest climate with high temperatures and humidity year-round, with distinct wet and dry periods influenced by monsoon seasons.
- •November to January is the wettest period (Northeast Monsoon), characterized by frequent heavy rainfall and high humidity, leading to lower prices and crowds.
- •February to April offers a slightly drier and less humid window, making it ideal for outdoor exploration before the intense heat of May.
- •While 'dry' seasons exist, expect rain showers year-round; they are typically short but intense, often occurring in the afternoon.
- •Major public holidays like Lunar New Year and Christmas can significantly increase crowds and prices, even during typically wetter months.
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