When is the best time to visit Singapore?
There isn’t really a bad time or a good time to visit Singapore as the tropical climate brings similar temperatures all year round.
You will find it slightly cooler in January and February and there is a distinct rainy season from November to January, but really it can rain at anytime of year in Singapore – and frequently does!
The multi-ethnic make up of the Singapore population means that there is usually some kind of festival or festival build-up going on in Singapore. Whether it is Christmas, Chinese New Year, Deepavali or Hari Raya, you will find the Singaporeans gearing up to celebrate alongside one another.
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Climate in Singapore
Singapore is hot and humid all year round, with average temperatures of 26-27 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
While there is not much variation in the seasons, you will find that temperatures are slightly cooler with a more pronounced breeze in January and February, and temperatures are slightly hotter in the months of June, July and August.
It can rain anytime of year in Singapore, and you should always be prepared with an umbrella in your bag.
Usually a downpour will last an hour or two, after which the sun comes back out to play. However, there is a distinct rainy season from November to January, and you can get days on end of rain during this period, particularly during the month of November.
Whatever time of year you are visiting Singapore, be prepared with a bottle of water, sunscreen and an umbrella.
- Singapore is hot and humid all year round.
- Temperatures are slightly cooler in January & February.
- Temperatures are slightly hotter from June – August.
- There is a rainy season from November – January.
Festivals in Singapore
Singapore’s multi-ethnic culture means that there is always a celebration or festival taking place, thanks to the country’s four official religions.
So every year you can expect to celebrate Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Adilfitri, Holi, Christmas, Easter and Deepavali amongst other festivals.
Singapore sees the New Year in with a bang, with celebrations taking place all around the city and an impressive fireworks display over Marina Bay.
This is followed by the biggest celebration in the Chinese calendar – Chinese New Year, which takes place in January or February each year.
This is a fun time to be in Singapore, with lots of fun festivities taking place around the city, including festive markets, lion dances and the annual Chingay Parade.
Note that many businesses may close during this period though.
Hari Raya Aidilfitri (also known as Hari Raya Puasa or the Festival of Eid) marks the end of Ramadan and is the biggest festival in the Muslim calendar. It is a fun time of year to head to the Arab Quarter to partake in some Middle Eastern cuisine. The timing of this festival changes according to the Islamic calendar.
The last few months of the calendar year are always fun in Singapore, kicking off with the Singapore Grand Prix in September every year.
Formula 1’s only night race sees not only lots of fast racing cars, but also some of the world’s most popular bands taking to the stage in one of Asia’s biggest music festivals.
The Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival is always a sight to behold, with many beautiful lanterns taking over Chinatown and the Chinese Gardens.
More colourful lights and celebrations follow closely behind with the Hindu festival of Deepavali, which is always a fun time to visit Little India.
The final festival of the year is Christmas, which commercially-minded Singapore takes to in a big way.
Orchard Road is the place to head to at this time of year, with its colourful street lights and shopping malls all lit up for the festive season.
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