Top sights in Singapore
- Marina Bay Sands – Integrated resort in Singapore
- Gardens by the Bay – Urban park in Singapore
- Merlion – Fountain statue in Singapore
- Singapore Botanic Gardens – Botanical garden located in Singapore
- Sentosa – Island off the south coast of the main island of Singapore
- Raffles Hotel – Hotel in Singapore
- Singapore Zoo – Zoological gardens in Singapore
Well-known landmarks, each checked against Wikidata (CC0), which also supplies the one-line descriptions. The bookable tours below are the second layer: guided ways to see them.
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Planning your trip to Singapore
Best time to visit
The climate is hot and humid all year, with frequent short rainstorms, so there is no bad season. February to April tends to be the driest and sunniest. November to January is the wettest period but still has plenty of dry hours. Major festivals and the Formula One weekend raise hotel prices.
How many days you need
Two to three days covers the gardens, the harbor area, the hawker food centers and the main cultural neighborhoods such as Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam. It is an easy stopover, and a few extra days allow time for the island attractions and the zoo or wildlife parks.
Getting around
The metro and buses are clean, efficient and cover almost the whole island, and taxis and ride-hailing apps fill the gaps. Many central areas link through covered walkways and air-conditioned malls, which helps in the heat and rain. A rechargeable transit card or contactless payment makes fares simple.
What to skip
Do not underestimate the heat; carry water and a small umbrella. Local laws are strict about littering and some other behavior, so read up before you travel. Eating at the hawker centers is cheaper and often better than at tourist restaurants, so skip the places aimed at visitors near the main sights.
Where to stay in Singapore
Hotels and vacation rentals around Singapore with live prices from the big booking sites. Pick your dates on the map to compare.
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Best time to visit Singapore
By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in Singapore are January to March and September, with average daytime highs of 84 to 86°F (29 to 30°C) and 17 to 22 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick that has not yet been checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. February is the hottest month, averaging 86°F (30°C), and January the coolest at 84°F (29°C). June sees the most rain, around 28 days, while February is the driest with about 17.
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain (about, mm) | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84°F (29°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 240 | 22 | Comfortable: 22 rainy days |
| February | 86°F (30°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 100 | 17 | Comfortable: 17 rainy days |
| March | 86°F (30°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 170 | 22 | Comfortable: 22 rainy days |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 190 | 26 | Shoulder: 86°F (30°C), 26 rainy days |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 200 | 26 | Shoulder: 86°F (30°C), 26 rainy days |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 160 | 28 | Avoid: among the wettest, 28 rainy days |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 170 | 23 | Shoulder: 85°F (29°C), 23 rainy days |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 170 | 24 | Shoulder: 85°F (29°C), 24 rainy days |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 170 | 22 | Comfortable: 22 rainy days |
| October | 85°F (29°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 210 | 25 | Shoulder: 85°F (29°C), 25 rainy days |
| November | 84°F (29°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 280 | 26 | Shoulder: 84°F (29°C), 26 rainy days |
| December | 84°F (29°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 300 | 28 | Avoid: among the wettest, 28 rainy days |
Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.
Rainfall: NASA POWER monthly normals. Sea temperature: NOAA daily satellite data.
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Singapore: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Singapore?
- By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in Singapore are January to March and September, when average highs run 84 to 86°F (29 to 30°C) with 17 to 22 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick, not yet checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. February is the hottest month at 86°F (30°C) on average, and January the coolest at 84°F (29°C).
- What is the rainiest month in Singapore?
- June, with roughly 28 days of rain. The driest is February, with about 17. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Singapore?
- Temperatures barely change through the year: average daytime highs stay between 84 to 86°F (29 to 30°C). The bigger seasonal difference is rain: June is the wettest month, with around 28 rainy days.
- What is the rainy season in Singapore?
- The wettest months in Singapore are January and March to December, with 22 to 28 rainy days a month. February is the driest.
- How many days do you need in Singapore?
- Two to three days covers the gardens, the harbor area, the hawker food centers and the main cultural neighborhoods such as Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam. It is an easy stopover, and a few extra days allow time for the island attractions and the zoo or wildlife parks.
- How do I get around Singapore?
- The metro and buses are clean, efficient and cover almost the whole island, and taxis and ride-hailing apps fill the gaps. Many central areas link through covered walkways and air-conditioned malls, which helps in the heat and rain. A rechargeable transit card or contactless payment makes fares simple.
- Is it safe to travel to Singapore right now?
- Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for Singapore on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for Singapore before you book.
- What other places are near Singapore?
- The closest Voyaggora guides to Singapore are Kuala Lumpur (200 miles), Penang (380 miles), Krabi (580 miles).
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