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Best Time to Visit Singapore: Weather, Monsoons and Festivals
Singapore is hot all year, at roughly 24°C to 34°C. Temperature barely changes through the year, so the best time to visit depends on rain, crowds and festivals.
By Jeremy Jeevan, STB-licensed tourist guide · Checked September 2026 against NEA, NCCS, MOM and LTA
The Year in Four Seasons
Two monsoons, with calmer inter-monsoon months between them.
December to March
Northeast Monsoon
Wet in December and January. Occasional monsoon surges bring cooler, windy days of steady rain (NEA).
October to November
Inter-monsoon
Afternoon thunderstorms return, and November is one of the wet months (NCCS).
Rain here usually comes as a heavy afternoon storm. Do outdoor sights in the morning, keep the afternoon for museums and anything air-conditioned, and go back out once it passes. Carry a small umbrella every day, for both rain and sun.
Festivals and Events to Plan Around
The big festivals follow lunar and religious calendars, so they move every year.
| Event | Next date | Following |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore Grand Prix (expect peak hotel prices) | 9 to 11 October 2026 | Not yet announced |
| Deepavali | 8 November 2026 | 28 October 2027 |
| Chinese New Year | 6 and 7 February 2027 | |
| Hari Raya Puasa | 10 March 2027, subject to confirmation | |
| Vesak Day | 20 May 2027 | |
| National Day | 9 August 2027 |
Worth knowing: Grand Prix week is the most expensive week to stay
Hotel prices climb sharply over race weekend, and rooms near Marina Bay go first. If you are coming for the race, book as early as you can. If you are not, avoid these dates altogether. Roads around Marina Centre and the Padang also close from 12.01am on 7 October to 5.30am on 13 October 2026, and some buses skip stops from 6 to 12 October (LTA).
The Verdict: Any Month Works if You Plan Around Afternoon Rain
You can visit Singapore in any month.
The main downside is the heat, which does not change much through the year. If you struggle with humidity, do outdoor sightseeing in the morning and evening.
On a short trip, pick your dates for flights and price, then check the festival table so you do not land in Grand Prix week by accident and pay race prices for a hotel. Come for Chinese New Year or Deepavali if you want the city at its most festive. Photographers who want more dry days should aim for the drier months.
Choose dates that suit your flights and plans, then plan each day around the afternoon rain.
Frequently Asked Questions
There is no bad month. If you want fewer rainy afternoons, February and June to September are the drier months.
The wettest period is the Northeast Monsoon, especially December and January. December is climatologically the wettest month.
April and May. April is climatologically the second warmest month.
Roughly 24°C to 34°C all year, with high humidity.
Yes, if you plan around afternoon rain. It is the wettest month, but most rain comes as afternoon storms you can wait out indoors.
9 to 11 October 2026. Roads around Marina Centre close from 7 to 13 October.
Yes. Hotel prices climb sharply over race weekend, especially near Marina Bay. Book early if you are going to the race, and avoid those dates if you are not.
6 and 7 February 2027.