24° to 31°
Calm Window Begins
Part of the source's own best window, cooler and breezier, though still catching the tail of the wetter monsoon period.
☔ Umbrella handy💨 Breeziest months
24° to 32°
Best Month
The sunniest, driest month of the year, and historically the best time to visit.
☀️ Sunscreen✨ Best sightseeing weather
25° to 32°
Still Comparatively Calm
Still part of the calmer window, with the pre-monsoon heat starting to build.
🥵 Heat protection☀️ Sunscreen
26° to 32°
Hot & Muggy
Increasingly hot and humid, with wind now rare.
🥵 Heat protection☔ Light rain jacket
26° to 32°
Hottest Month
The hottest month of the year on average, hot and muggy with the wind mostly absent.
🥵 Heat protection☔ Light rain jacket
26° to 32°
Southwest Monsoon Begins
The southwest monsoon sets in, with occasional pre-dawn Sumatra squalls and afternoon storms.
⛈️ Sudden squalls possible🥵 Heat protection
26° to 32°
Steady Rain
Similar to June, warm and humid with a chance of squalls or afternoon storms.
⛈️ Sudden squalls possible🥵 Heat protection
26° to 32°
Steady Rain
Still warm and wet, with a chance of regional haze as the monsoon continues.
😷 Haze possible🥵 Heat protection
25° to 32°
Steady Rain
Still within the southwest monsoon, with haze still possible.
😷 Haze possible🥵 Heat protection
25° to 32°
Transition Begins
Rain picks up as the northeast monsoon approaches, with haze still possible into mid-month.
☔ Umbrella essential😷 Haze possible
24° to 31°
Very Wet
Among the wettest months of the year, with rain most days.
☔ Heavy rain gear⚠️ Flash-flood aware
24° to 31°
Wettest Month
The rainiest month of the year, with widespread, sustained rain nearly every day.
☔ Heavy rain gear⚠️ Flash-flood aware
★★★ peak season, ★★☆ decent shoulder months, ★☆☆ true off-peak, based on rain frequency, heat, and haze.
Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in Singapore?›
Singapore has two: the northeast monsoon from November to early March, wettest in its first part, and the southwest monsoon from June to September. November through early January is historically the wettest stretch.
What is the best time of year to visit Singapore?›
February is historically the single best month, the sunniest and among the least rainy, with January and March also comparatively calm and less humid.
What is the least favorable time to visit Singapore?›
October through December is historically the wettest stretch, with November and December seeing rain almost every day.
Which month has the most rain in Singapore?›
December is historically the wettest month, averaging around 330mm of rain.
Which month is the driest in Singapore?›
February is historically the driest month, averaging around 104mm of rain.
How hot does Singapore get?›
May is historically the hottest month on average, with a record high of 36°C set in March 1998.
What should I pack for Singapore?›
Lightweight, loose-fitting tropical clothing year-round, a scarf or light sweater for heavily air-conditioned spaces, and a light raincoat or umbrella, since sudden showers are possible in any month.
Does Singapore get cyclones?›
Rarely, given its position at the Equator. Tropical Storm Vamei formed nearby at the very end of 2001, an exceptionally rare event, and the city can occasionally be marginally affected by cyclones passing to the north.
Does haze affect Singapore?›
It can, mainly during the southwest monsoon, when smoke from forest fires on Sumatra can drift over the city, sometimes affecting air quality, generally until around mid-October.
Is the sea warm in Singapore year-round?›
Yes. Sea temperatures historically range from about 28°C in January and February to 30°C in May and June.