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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.
Checked September 2026 against NEA, NCCS, MOM and LTA. Verified by an STB-licensed tourist guide.
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Singapore has two monsoon seasons, with calmer 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 | 8 to 10 October 2027 |
| 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 book Grand Prix week by accident and pay higher hotel prices. Visit during Chinese New Year or Deepavali if you want to see the festivals. 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.
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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 the wettest month.
April and May. April is 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.
The 2026 race is on 9 to 11 October, with roads around Marina Centre closed from 7 to 13 October. The 2027 race is on 8 to 10 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.
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