Singapore monthly weather averages

What's the weather like in Singapore?

Singapore has a tropical climate with high temperatures and humidity throughout the year. Average temperatures range from 24 to 32 °C (75 to 90 °F). Rainfall is common all year round, but the amount varies from month to month. The yearly average is 2,340 mm (92 in) of rain annually and the wettest months are from November to January when the north-east monsoon brings heavy showers every day. The driest months are from June to August

The climate of Singapore is influenced by its location near the equator and its proximity to the sea. The equator receives direct sunlight all year round, which makes the weather hot and humid. The sea helps to moderate the temperature, but it also contributes to the high humidity. The city-state is also typically experiences two monsoon seasons. The Northeast monsoon season lasts from December to early March, while the Southwest monsoon season typically lasts from June to September

Singapore is also prone to tropical storms and typhoons, which usually occur between April and October. These storms are usually accompanied by heavy rainfall and strong winds, so it is best to stay indoors during such storms. 

Singapore has a reputation for being one of the cleanest and greenest cities in the world. The government has implemented strict environmental regulations and initiatives and has made great strides in reducing air and water pollution. The best time to visit Singapore is during the dry season, when the weather is cooler and more comfortable.

Average daytime temperature

The bar chart below shows the average monthly peak daytime temperatures at Singapore

Singapore average temperature chart (Celsius) Singapore average temperature chart (Fahrenheit)
Average monthly temperatures in Singapore (degrees centigrade and fahrenheit)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
°C 29.5 30.3 30.8 31 31.1 30.8 30.5 30.4 30.4 30.7 30.2 29.4
°F 85.2 86.5 87.4 87.8 87.9 87.4 86.9 86.7 86.8 87.2 86.3 84.9

Please note: these are the average peak daytime temperatures (usually around mid-afternoon) so do not show daytime / night highs and lows. To see the daily range of temperatures have a look at the temperature max / min chart below.

Average rainfall & rainy days

The graph below shows the average rainfall and number of rainy days per month.

Singapore monthly rainfall chart (mm) Singapore monthly rainfall chart (inches)
Average monthly rainfall in Singapore (mm and inches)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
mm 209 173 191 195 180 159 163 165 179 197 256 296
inches 8.2 6.8 7.5 7.7 7.1 6.3 6.4 6.5 7.1 7.8 10.1 11.6
Rainy days 13 10 13 14 14 13 14 13 14 16 20 20

Average annual rainfall in Singapore: 2469.4445mm (972.2 inches)

Average daily sunshine

The bar chart below shows the average daily sunshine hours in Singapore

Singapore average daily sunshine chart
Average daily sunshine Singapore
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Hrs sunshine 5.9 6.8 6.6 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.6 6.3 5.7 5.5 4.7 4.6

Day / night temperatures

The graph below shows the daily range of temperatures for each month.

Singapore average minimum / maximum temperatures (Celsius) Singapore average minimum / maximum temperatures (Fahrenheit)
Maximum and minimum daily temperatures in Singapore (degrees centigrade and fahrenheit)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Min °C 22.5 22.8 23.2 23.5 23.9 23.8 23.5 23.4 23.2 23.1 22.9 22.7
Max °C 29.7 30.5 31 31.2 31.3 31 30.6 30.6 30.6 30.8 30.3 29.5
Min °F 72.5 73.1 73.7 74.3 75 74.9 74.3 74.1 73.8 73.6 73.2 72.8
Max °F 79 80 80.7 81.2 81.6 81.3 80.7 80.5 80.5 80.6 79.9 79

Sea temperature

The graph below shows the average sea temperature.

Singapore average sea temperature chart (Celsius) Singapore average sea temperature chart (Fahrenheit)
Average sea temperature around Singapore in degrees centigrade and fahrenheit
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
°C 27.9 27.9 28.6 29.7 30.1 29.9 29.4 29.2 29.2 29.5 29.3 28.5
°F 82.2 82.2 83.5 85.4 86.2 85.8 85 84.5 84.5 85 84.8 83.3

Wind speed

The graph below shows the average wind speed.

Singapore average winspeed by month (km/h) Singapore average winspeed by month (mph)
Average wind speed in Singapore (mph and kmh)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
km/h 11 10 8 6 5 6 7 7 7 6 6 9
mph 7 6 5 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 5

A monthly average windspeed of over 16km/h or 10mph suggests a location is fairly windy.

Relative humidity

The graph below shows the average relative humidity.

Singapore relative humidity averages
Average relative humidity in Singapore
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
81% 79% 80% 82% 82% 82% 82% 82% 83% 82% 83% 84%

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Singapore weather stats

Singapore weather statistics
Hottest month: May 31.1°C 88°F
Driest month: June 159mm 6.3ins
Sunniest month: February 6.8hrs
Coldest month: December 29.4°C 84.9°F
Wettest month: December 296mm 11.7ins
Warmest sea: May 30.1°C 86.2°F
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