Best time to visit Singapore
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Singapore
15 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Singapore).
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Experience Singapore: Cultural Cooking Class - 2
Small Group: Michelin and Local Hawker Food Tour with 9 tastings - 3
Singapore Highlights Small Group Bike Tour on Full-Sized Bicycles - 4
City Tour in Singapore with Orchid Garden Ticket - 5
Night Safari in Singapore with Tram Ride - 6
Private Tour Singapore Nighttime sightseeing + River Cruise - 7
Private Singapore Full Day Highlights Tour with River Cruise Ride - 8
Private City Car Tour Singapore (4 Hours or 8 Hours) - 9
Singapore River Cruise, Night Garden Rhapsody & Spectra by CYT - 10
Singapore River Cruise and 2 Must-see Water Light Shows - 11
Singapore: Chinese, Indian & Arabic Quarters, Culture & Food Tour - 12
Lion City Bike Tour of Singapore - 13
Singapore: UNESCO Street Food & Cultural Experience - 14
Small Group: Singapore Street Food & Night Tour with 9 tastings - 15
Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue
Last refreshed 2026-05-25.
Similar climatesCairns72% · Taipei64% · Bangkok63%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Singapore (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Singapore's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23–29 | 33 | 25 | 304 | 12.2 | 77% | 17 | 200 | 9 | Quiet | 2 |
| Feb | 24–30 | 34 | 20 | 198 | 9.9 | 72% | 17 | 212 | 10 | Quiet | 2 |
| Mar | 24–31 | 36 | 25 | 261 | 10.4 | 73% | 14 | 245 | 11 | Quiet | 1 |
| Apr | 24–30 | 36 | 27 | 290 | 10.7 | 77% | 11 | 223 | 10 | Quiet | 1 |
| May | 25–30 | 36 | 27 | 312 | 11.6 | 78% | 12 | 218 | 9 | Quiet | 1 |
| Jun | 25–29 | 35 | 27 | 312 | 11.6 | 79% | 13 | 202 | 8 | Quiet | 1 |
| Jul | 25–30 | 34 | 24 | 271 | 11.3 | 77% | 14 | 219 | 9 | Quiet | 1 |
| Aug | 24–29 | 34 | 28 | 281 | 10.0 | 78% | 14 | 221 | 10 | Moderate | 1 |
| Sep | 24–30 | 34 | 26 | 279 | 10.7 | 77% | 14 | 201 | 10 | Moderate | 1 |
| Oct | 24–30 | 35 | 27 | 267 | 9.9 | 77% | 13 | 205 | 10 | Moderate | 1 |
| Nov | 24–30 | 35 | 28 | 339 | 12.1 | 80% | 12 | 183 | 9 | Peak | 1 |
| Dec | 24–30 | 34 | 29 | 325 | 11.2 | 78% | 14 | 204 | 8 | Moderate | 1 |
UV Index in Singapore by Month
UV index in Singapore peaks at 11 (very high) in March, dropping to 8 (very high) in June. January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
February
2/1024–30°C (feels 34°C) · 20 rain days (198h) · 212 sun hours · 72% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 12 (extreme)
January
2/1023–29°C (feels 33°C) · 25 rain days (304h) · 200 sun hours · 77% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (extreme)
July
1/1025–30°C (feels 34°C) · 24 rain days (271h) · 219 sun hours · 77% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (very high)
Every month
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March
1/1024–31°C (feels 36°C) · 25 rain days (261h) · 245 sun hours · 73% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 11 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 13 (extreme)
April
1/1024–30°C (feels 36°C) · 27 rain days (290h) · 223 sun hours · 77% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 12 (extreme)
May
1/1025–30°C (feels 36°C) · 27 rain days (312h) · 218 sun hours · 78% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (extreme)
June
1/1025–29°C (feels 35°C) · 27 rain days (312h) · 202 sun hours · 79% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
August
1/1024–29°C (feels 34°C) · 28 rain days (281h) · 221 sun hours · 78% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (extreme)
September
1/1024–30°C (feels 34°C) · 26 rain days (279h) · 201 sun hours · 77% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 12 (extreme)
October
1/1024–30°C (feels 35°C) · 27 rain days (267h) · 205 sun hours · 77% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 13 (extreme)
November
1/1024–30°C (feels 35°C) · 28 rain days (339h) · 183 sun hours · 80% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (very high)
December
1/1024–30°C (feels 34°C) · 29 rain days (325h) · 204 sun hours · 78% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 8 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (very high)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Singapore
When is the best time to visit Singapore?
February is the highest-scoring month (2/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 24–30°C (20 rainy days). The top three months by score are February, January, July.
What is the worst time to visit Singapore?
May is the lowest-scoring month (1/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 25–30°C (27 rainy days).
Is Singapore too hot in summer?
12 months (January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Singapore?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in November. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
What is the UV index in Singapore by month?
UV peaks at 11 (very high) in March and is lowest in June at 8 (very high). Monthly peak values: Jan 9, Feb 10, Mar 11, Apr 10, May 9, Jun 8, Jul 9, Aug 10, Sep 10, Oct 10, Nov 9, Dec 8. January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Singapore in March?
March is the peak UV month in Singapore, with a daily-peak UV index of 11 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Singapore on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. March is the worst case: typical days average UV 11 (very high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 13 (extreme) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Singapore bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 12 months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. The worst month is April with a typical-day mean of 21 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 36 µg/m³ (hazardous) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.