AI-generatedSingapore at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Feb
- Warmest month
- Apr · 29°
- Warmest sea
- May · 30.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,070 h
- Rain a year
- 2,661 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 23 m
Climate in Singapore
Singapore has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,070 hours of sunshine a year, Singapore is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 7.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: January – February
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:4818:53
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Singapore in October?
In October, Singapore is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 251 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Singapore.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 5 min06:48 – 18:53
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 85 %on average
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Singapore
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %83 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %33 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Singapore
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.9 – 30.0 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Singapore ranges from 28.1 °C in January to 30.4 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in May, while the air already peaks in April. From March to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 30.0 and 30.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.1° | 27.5° | 28.9° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.2° | 27.6° | 28.9° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.9° | 28.1° | 29.6° | warm |
| AprilApr | 29.9° | 29.5° | 30.4° | very warm |
| MayMay | 30.4° | 30.0° | 30.9° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 30.2° | 29.8° | 30.7° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.8° | 29.2° | 30.1° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.4° | 29.0° | 29.9° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.4° | 29.1° | 29.8° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.6° | 28.9° | 30.0° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.5° | 29.0° | 29.9° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.9° | 28.1° | 29.4° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Singapore
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.0 of 12.1 hours of daylight in Singapore, 41 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 17 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Singapore
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Singapore: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Singapore has about 26 rainy days with 251 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 54 | 28° | 25° | 28.1° | 5.8 h | 21 | 233 |
| FebruaryFeb | 59 | 28° | 25° | 28.2° | 7.0 h | 16 | 116 |
| MarchMar | 50 | 29° | 25° | 28.9° | 6.3 h | 23 | 203 |
| AprilApr | 48 | 29° | 26° | 29.9° | 6.1 h | 27 | 243 |
| MayMay | 48 | 29° | 26° | 30.4° | 6.0 h | 28 | 224 |
| JuneJun | 49 | 29° | 26° | 30.2° | 5.8 h | 25 | 191 |
| JulyJul | 52 | 28° | 26° | 29.8° | 6.1 h | 24 | 167 |
| AugustAug | 53 | 28° | 26° | 29.4° | 6.0 h | 25 | 188 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 28° | 26° | 29.4° | 5.4 h | 24 | 186 |
| OctoberOct | 48 | 28° | 26° | 29.6° | 5.0 h | 26 | 251 |
| NovemberNov | 48 | 28° | 25° | 29.5° | 4.4 h | 28 | 342 |
| DecemberDec | 49 | 28° | 25° | 28.9° | 4.3 h | 27 | 319 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
1.29° N, 103.85° E · 23 m · Asia/Singapore
Best time to visit Singapore
The best time to visit Singapore is from January to February. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in May it only reaches 30.4 °C. The wettest month is November with 342 mm of precipitation.
Singapore through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Singapore in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 78 rainy days in all
Singapore in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 28–29 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 74 rainy days in all
Singapore in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 79 rainy days in all
Singapore in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 64 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Singapore for you.
Your best months: January – February, August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
Singapore month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
54January28° · Sea 28° · 6 h
In January, Singapore is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 233 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Singapore.
Singapore in January59February28° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In February, Singapore is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 116 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Singapore.
Singapore in February50March29° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In March, Singapore is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 203 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Singapore.
Singapore in March48April29° · Sea 30° · 6 h
In April, Singapore is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 243 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Singapore.
Singapore in April48May29° · Sea 30° · 6 h
In May, Singapore is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 224 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Singapore.
Singapore in May49June29° · Sea 30° · 6 h
In June, Singapore is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 191 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Singapore.
Singapore in June52July28° · Sea 30° · 6 h
In July, Singapore is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 167 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Singapore.
Singapore in July53August28° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In August, Singapore is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 188 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Singapore.
Singapore in August50September28° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In September, Singapore is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 186 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Singapore.
Singapore in September48October28° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In October, Singapore is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 251 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Singapore.
Singapore in October48November28° · Sea 30° · 4 h
In November, Singapore is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 342 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Singapore.
Singapore in November49December28° · Sea 29° · 4 h
In December, Singapore is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 319 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Singapore.
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Singapore vs. Kuala Lumpur
In October Singapore has the better holiday weather (score 48 vs. 40). During the day Kuala Lumpur is 2 °C warmer than Singapore.
| in October | Singapore | Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 48 | 40 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 30° |
| Sea | 30° | – |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 26 | 23 |
| Best time | Jan – Feb | Jun – Jul, Sep – Apr |
Through the year
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 13 h 35 min
- Distance
- 10,880 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Singapore
When is the best time to visit Singapore?
The best time to visit Singapore is from January to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Singapore?
The sea temperature in Singapore ranges from 28.1 °C in January to 30.4 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Singapore in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Singapore?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Singapore?
The wettest month is November with 342 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 116 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Singapore get?
Singapore gets around 2,070 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 7.0 hours a day; in December there are 4.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Singapore in?
Singapore uses the time zone Asia/Singapore, at UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Singapore?
A nonstop flight from London to Singapore takes about 13 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,880 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
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