Key Takeaways· February is Singapore’s driest month, with about 105 mm of rain over 9 days, while December is the wettest, at about 330 mm over 19 days. · In 2025, arrivals from India peaked in May, one of Singapore’s hottest months, and hotel room rates were lowest in June, at S$253.8 a night. · No month is dry or cool: rain falls on about 171 days a year, and these averages cannot predict a given week’s thunderstorms or haze. |
The best time to visit Singapore is February and early March, the relatively dry phase of the Northeast Monsoon and the sunniest weeks of the year, but Singapore is hot, humid and rainy all year, so any month works if you plan around afternoon showers (Meteorological Service Singapore, Climate of Singapore, weather.gov.sg , accessed 2026-09-17).
This guide is maintained by Zurich Kotak General Insurance, an IRDAI-registered general insurer in India and part of the Zurich Insurance Group.
Last verified: 2026-09-17. Singapore dollar figures convert at 1 SGD = INR 75.2 on 2026-09-17 (ExchangeRate-API). Indians need a Singapore visa in advance, applied for through an authorised visa agent (see our Singapore visa for Indians guide).
Singapore weather month by month
Daytime highs stay between about 30.5°C and 32.4°C all year, so the month changes how much it rains, not how warm it is. MSS averages for 1991 to 2020, measured at Changi:
Month | Rain (mm) | Rain days | Average high (°C) | Average low (°C) | Monsoon period |
January | about 220 | 13 | about 30.6 | about 24.3 | Northeast Monsoon |
February | about 105 | 9 | about 31.5 | about 24.6 | Northeast Monsoon, dry phase |
March | about 150 | 12 | about 32.2 | about 24.9 | Dry phase, then inter-monsoon |
April | about 165 | 15 | about 32.4 | about 25.3 | Inter-monsoon |
May | about 165 | 15 | about 32.3 | about 25.7 | Inter-monsoon |
June | about 135 | 13 | about 31.9 | about 25.7 | Southwest Monsoon |
July | about 145 | 14 | about 31.4 | about 25.4 | Southwest Monsoon |
August | about 145 | 14 | about 31.4 | about 25.3 | Southwest Monsoon |
September | about 125 | 13 | about 31.6 | about 25.2 | Southwest Monsoon |
October | about 170 | 15 | about 31.8 | about 25.0 | Inter-monsoon |
November | about 250 | 19 | about 31.2 | about 24.6 | Inter-monsoon |
December | about 330 | 19 | about 30.5 | about 24.3 | Northeast Monsoon, wet phase |
February is the driest month and February and March get the most sunshine, while November and December get the least. May is the warmest month, with a 24-hour mean of 28.6°C, and December and January the coolest at 26.8°C. Humidity averages about 82%, from over 90% before sunrise to about 60% on dry afternoons, and rain falls on about 171 days a year, most often in the afternoon.
Singapore’s monsoon seasons, explained
Singapore has no distinct wet or dry season; MSS divides the year into two monsoons and two inter-monsoon periods, each with its own kind of rain.
Period | Months | What to expect |
Northeast Monsoon | December to early March | Wet phase, usually December to early January: widespread moderate to heavy rain, at times with 25 to 35 km/h winds. Dry phase, usually late January to early March: windy and relatively dry |
Inter-monsoon | Late March to May | Afternoon and early-evening thunderstorms, at times severe; hot afternoons above 32°C are common |
Southwest Monsoon | June to September | Occasional Sumatra squalls, gusts of 40 to 80 km/h between predawn and midday; short afternoon showers |
Inter-monsoon | October to November | Afternoon and evening thunderstorms, at times severe; wetter than the earlier inter-monsoon |
Haze is the weather risk the table does not show. MSS says slight to moderate haze is common during the Southwest Monsoon and in light winds during the inter-monsoon months, and that severe transboundary smoke haze has cut visibility below 1 km in past episodes. Severity varies by year; check the National Environment Agency’s haze.gov.sg for live readings.
The best month for your kind of trip
The right month depends on what you want most: dry weather, low hotel rates, an event, or your family’s holiday dates.
If you are | Go in | Why |
Chasing the least rain | February or early March | The driest month and the sunniest weeks; Chinese New Year can lift February rates |
A family on Indian summer holidays | May or June, booked early | May is the peak month for Indian visitors, and the warmest |
On a tight budget | June | The lowest average hotel room rate and occupancy of 2025 |
Going for an event | October for the Grand Prix; February for Chinese New Year; October or November for Deepavali | Dates below |
On a Diwali or December break | October to December | November and December are the wettest; plan indoor afternoons |
Planning outdoor days at the zoo or Sentosa | February to early March, or mornings in any month | Rain is most frequent in the afternoon |
Singapore’s own school holidays add local crowds. The Ministry of Education’s mid-year holidays run from 2026-05-30 to 2026-06-28 and the year-end holidays from 2026-11-21 to 2026-12-31 (MOE, school calendar, moe.gov.sg , accessed 2026-09-17), so expect local families at attractions.
Festivals and events with dates
Singapore’s biggest dated events for a visitor are the Grand Prix in October and the festival public holidays set by the Ministry of Manpower.
Event | Dates | Source |
Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix | 2026-10-09 to 2026-10-11, race on 2026-10-11 | Formula 1 |
Grand Prix Season Singapore, race-themed events across the city | 2026-10-02 to 2026-10-11 | Singapore Tourism Board |
Deepavali (public holiday) | 2026-11-08; 2027-10-28 | MOM |
Christmas Day (public holiday) | 2026-12-25 | MOM |
Chinese New Year (public holidays) | 2027-02-06 and 2027-02-07 | MOM |
Hari Raya Puasa (public holiday) | 2027-03-10 | MOM |
National Day (public holiday) | 2027-08-09 | MOM |
All sources accessed 2026-09-17. Deepavali is best seen in Little India, where the Singapore Tourism Board points visitors to street light-ups and bazaars (Visit Singapore, Deepavali); go in the weeks before the holiday. Do not plan a trip around the Great Singapore Sale. It has not run as a single citywide event since 2023, when the Singapore Retailers Association stepped back to a coordinating role (Wikipedia, Great Singapore Sale).
Crowds and hotel prices by season
October was the most expensive month for Singapore hotels in 2025 and June the cheapest, while May brought the most visitors from India (hotel data from SingStat, Hotel Statistics, Monthly and arrivals from SingStat, International Visitor Arrivals, both sourced from the Singapore Tourism Board, accessed 2026-09-17).
2025 | Average hotel room rate | Hotel occupancy | Visitors from India |
January | S$272.2 | 81.8% | 85,400 |
February | S$274.4 | 83.8% | 74,869 |
March | S$264.4 | 76.1% | 101,198 |
April | S$262.3 | 78.6% | 118,660 |
May | S$264.1 | 79.7% | 154,403 |
June | S$253.8 | 75.1% | 112,726 |
July | S$274.1 | 91.3% | 85,791 |
August | S$274.8 | 89.6% | 91,142 |
September | S$272.9 | 81.0% | 99,039 |
October | S$311.4 | 84.8% | 103,054 |
November | S$271.0 | 85.0% | 84,256 |
December | S$280.4 | 76.5% | 96,662 |
· The Grand Prix month costs most. October’s S$311.4 (about INR 23,417) was well above June’s S$253.8 (about INR 19,086) and the 2025 average of S$273.5. Chinese New Year lifts rates too: February 2026, the festival month, averaged S$290.2.
· July and August are the fullest months. Hotels were over 89% occupied, and July’s 1,680,771 international visitors were the most of 2025.
· May is the Indian peak. More than 154,000 Indian visitors arrived in May 2025, about twice February’s number.
Airfares from India run highest in May and December. For a line-by-line budget, see our guide to the Singapore trip cost from India .
Cover the trip, whichever month you pick
Travel insurance is not mandatory for a Singapore visa or for entry, but it is strongly recommended because medical treatment for visitors is expensive. Storms can delay flights in any month; Zurich Kotak’s Smart Travel policy covers trip delay and trip cancellation up to plan limits, with cancellation perils including severe weather and natural disasters.
Singapore sits in the Asia geography, with two plan tiers: Excel, with a sum insured up to USD 100,000, and Prime, up to USD 500,000. The Asia plans accept travellers up to age 70 and there is no Senior Citizen plan on this geography; travellers aged 71 or over can read about travel insurance for senior citizens . Claims run through Europ Assistance India and are settled within 15 days of complete documents.
Travelling to Singapore? Get covered before you fly. Travel insurance for Singapore is worth buying as soon as your dates are fixed.
What the weather means for packing
Pack for heat, humidity and a daily chance of rain in every month: light, breathable clothing, a compact umbrella and a layer for air-conditioned malls and trains. Our guide to what to wear in Singapore covers outfits and dress codes.
Planning the rest of the trip
Once your month is set, book flights early. Our guide to the India to Singapore flight time covers non-stop routes by city.
FAQs
Q: What is the best time to visit Singapore? A: February and early March: February is the driest month and February and March the sunniest, according to Meteorological Service Singapore. It is hot, humid and rainy all year, so any month works if you plan outdoor sightseeing for mornings. For the lowest hotel rates, June was the cheapest month in 2025.
Q: Which is the rainiest month in Singapore? A: December, with about 330 mm of rain over 19 rain days on average, followed by November at about 250 mm. February is the driest month, at about 105 mm over 9 days.
Q: When is the monsoon season in Singapore? A: The Northeast Monsoon runs from December to early March and the Southwest Monsoon from June to September, with inter-monsoon periods from late March to May and in October and November. Rain is usually heaviest from November to January.
Q: When is the cheapest time to visit Singapore? A: June. Singapore’s average hotel room rate was S$253.8 in June 2025, the lowest of the year, against S$311.4 in October, the Grand Prix month. Airfares from India run highest in May and December, around Indian school holidays.
Q: When is the Singapore Grand Prix in 2026? A: The Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix runs from 2026-10-09 to 2026-10-11, with the race on 2026-10-11. Grand Prix Season Singapore runs from 2026-10-02 to 2026-10-11, and hotel rates rise that month.
Q: Is May a good time to visit Singapore with children? A: Yes, if you plan for heat and crowds. May is Singapore’s warmest month, with highs of about 32.3°C and afternoon thunderstorms, and brings more Indian visitors than any other month. Plan outdoor visits for mornings.
