Climate Insights for Singapore
Climate Overview
The climate in Singapore is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,557 mm of precipitation falls per year. Singapore receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Singapore sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Singapore is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 100.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Singapore receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Singapore sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Singapore has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 26°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Singapore has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°F range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 78°F and an average of 80°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Singapore is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,557 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 213 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 345 mm of rainfall. May and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 92 mm. That's 252 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Singapore is a very wet location, receiving approximately 100.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.4 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 13.6 in of rainfall. May and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3.6 in. That's 9.9 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Singapore is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 17km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.Singapore is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Singapore based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Singapore based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.