Best Time to Visit Singapore
Singapore — 2026 Season Guide
Season Overview
Drier Period
Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Best weather — February to April driest months. Good for outdoor activities.
Monsoon Season
Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan
Rain mostly in afternoons; mornings usually clear. Christmas events.
Month-by-Month Conditions
| Month | Weather | Crowds | Prices | Temp | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | ○ medium | medium | 24–30°C | Northeast Monsoon | |
| Feb* | ● high | high | 24–31°C | Northeast Monsoon | |
| Mar* | ○ medium | medium | 25–32°C | Inter-Monsoon | |
| Apr* | ○ medium | medium | 25–32°C | Inter-Monsoon | |
| May | ○ medium | medium | 25–32°C | Southwest Monsoon | |
| Jun | ○ medium | medium | 25–32°C | Southwest Monsoon | |
| Jul | ● high | high | 25–32°C | Southwest Monsoon | |
| Aug | ● high | high | 25–32°C | Southwest Monsoon | |
| Sep | ○ medium | medium | 25–32°C | Inter-Monsoon | |
| Oct | ○ medium | medium | 25–32°C | Inter-Monsoon | |
| Nov | ○ medium | medium | 24–31°C | Northeast Monsoon | |
| Dec | ● high | high | 24–31°C | Northeast Monsoon |
* Best months to visit
Month-by-Month Guide
Chinese New Year prep, sales season
Chinese New Year celebrations, Chingay
Driest month, comfortable weather
Good weather, pre-summer
Vesak Day, warming up
Great Sale, school holidays
Singapore Food Festival
National Day, Hungry Ghost Festival
F1 Grand Prix, Mid-Autumn Festival
Deepavali, monsoon begins
Wettest month, year-end sales
Christmas lights, Marina Bay countdown
Plan from Your Country
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See which of your holidays align with the best months to visit Singapore.
IraqYour holidays in March (Nowruz (Kurdish New Year), Eid al-Fitr) align with Singapore's Inter-Monsoon. 1 long weekend(s) available.
TibetYour holidays in February (Losar (Tibetan New Year)) align with Singapore's Northeast Monsoon. 2 long weekend(s) available.
SyriaYour holidays in March (Revolution Day, Eid al-Fitr) align with Singapore's Inter-Monsoon. 1 long weekend(s) available.
TurkeyYour holidays in April (National Independence & Children's Day, National Sovereignty and Children's Day) align with Singapore's Inter-Monsoon. 2 long weekend(s) available.
SudanYour holidays in March (Eid al-Fitr) align with Singapore's Inter-Monsoon. 1 long weekend(s) available.
EthiopiaYour holidays in March (Eid al-Fitr, Adwa Victory Day) align with Singapore's Inter-Monsoon. 2 long weekend(s) available.
VietnamYour holidays in February (Tet (Lunar New Year)) align with Singapore's Northeast Monsoon. 1 long weekend(s) available.
YemenYour holidays in March (Eid al-Fitr) align with Singapore's Inter-Monsoon. 1 long weekend(s) available.
MongoliaYour holidays in February (Tsagaan Sar (Lunar New Year)) align with Singapore's Northeast Monsoon. 1 long weekend(s) available.
MalaysiaYour holidays in February (Chinese New Year, Isra Mi'raj, Thaipusam) align with Singapore's Northeast Monsoon. 1 long weekend(s) available.
United Arab EmiratesYour holidays in March (Eid al-Fitr) align with Singapore's Inter-Monsoon. 1 long weekend(s) available.
AfghanistanYour holidays in April (Mujahideen Victory Day) align with Singapore's Inter-Monsoon. 1 long weekend(s) available.
IndonesiaYour holidays in February (Isra Mi'raj, Chinese New Year) align with Singapore's Northeast Monsoon. 1 long weekend(s) available.
IndiaYour holidays in March (Eid al-Fitr, Ram Navami, Holi) align with Singapore's Inter-Monsoon. 3 long weekend(s) available.
PhilippinesYour holidays in February (Chinese New Year, EDSA People Power Anniversary) align with Singapore's Northeast Monsoon. 2 long weekend(s) available.
LaosYour holidays in April (Pi Mai Lao (Lao New Year)) align with Singapore's Inter-Monsoon. 1 long weekend(s) available.
MyanmarYour holidays in March (Eid al-Fitr, Full Moon of Tabaung, Armed Forces Day, Peasants' Day) align with Singapore's Inter-Monsoon. 4 long weekend(s) available.
ThailandYour holidays in April (Chakri Memorial Day, Songkran Festival) align with Singapore's Inter-Monsoon. 2 long weekend(s) available.
Plan Your Trip to Singapore
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best time to visit Singapore in 2026?
- February to April is the driest period. However, Singapore's weather is warm year-round (25–33°C), so any month works. Avoid November and December if you dislike frequent rain.
- Does it rain a lot in Singapore?
- Singapore gets rain year-round as a tropical city. The northeast monsoon (November–January) brings the most rain, but showers are usually short and intense, lasting 1–2 hours. Mornings are often sunny.
- Is Singapore expensive to visit?
- Singapore is one of Asia's more expensive cities, but offers budget options. Hawker centers provide world-class food for $3–5, and public transport is efficient and affordable. Hotels are most expensive during F1 (September) and Chinese New Year.
- Is February peak season in Singapore?
- February has high crowds and high prices. Weather score: 4/5. Great month — CNY festivities, improving weather.
- Which countries have holidays during Singapore's best season?
- Travelers from Iraq, Tibet, Syria, Turkey, Sudan, Ethiopia, Vietnam, Yemen have public holidays that overlap with the best months to visit Singapore.