THE BEST TIME TO VISIT SINGAPORE
Singapore lies between Malaysia and Indonesia, with a total area of 693 sq km and a coastline of 193 km. It consists of one main island and several other surrounding islets. After its independence from the British, who founded modern Singapore as a trading colony in 1819, Singapore subsequently became one of the world’s most prosperous countries in the world and with a GDP per capita equal to that of the leading nations of Western Europe. Most of the urbanization is gathered along the southern coast, with relatively dense population clusters found in the central areas.
With a tropical climate – hot, humid, and rainy, Singapore has two distinct Monsoon Seasons:
- Northeastern Monsoon (December to March)
- Southwestern Monsoon (June to September)
- There is also an inter-monsoon period (October to November) with frequent afternoon and early evening thunderstorms
Singapore is a year-round destination!
Nevertheless, the best time to visit Singapore is from December to June.
February to April have the least amount of rain, the lowest humidity, and the most sunshine.
While April is the warmest month of the year, January is the coolest month and November is the wettest month.
May in Singapore is hot and humid because of the equatorial weather during this time.
I’ve been in August to Singapore and is very hot and humid. The good thing is that outside there are not so many people, so you can walk freely in The Gardens by the Bay if you don’t mind the sun.
To sum up, the best time to travel to Singapore is any time you like. Summer is present all year round on this tropical Southeast Asian Island. And a few drops of rain never hurt anyone.
The cheapest time to visit Singapore would be from July to August as they’re the country’s slowest months for tourism. You’ll get low fares for the airplane and the accommodation. Nevertheless, book in advance.
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1. TRAVELING DURING THE NORTHEASTERN MONSOON IN SINGAPORE
The Northeastern Monsoon is from December to March!
February is the driest month in Singapore.
First Inter-Monsoon Period (April to May) is drier than the second Inter-Monsoon (October to November)
For May, the average high temperature in Singapore is 31.6°C (88.9°F). The average low temperature is 24.8°C (76.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. ‘feels like’), combining relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 44.7°C (112.5°F). The eastern side of Singapore is much drier and slightly hotter than western Singapore.
Not to miss during this period
Pongal
Where: Campbell Lane in Little India
When: January
Pongal is celebrated by Tamilians (Tamil people originally from southern India) every year during the tenth month of the Tamil Calendar which falls around mid-January. It is one of the most celebrated festivals in Singapore. People throw away their old possessions to make a place for new beginnings. Singapore celebrates Pongal for four days.
CHINESE NEW YEAR
Where: Houses and Night Markets in Singapore
When: January – February depending on the Chinese calendar
The most remarkable Singapore event is the Chinese New Year. Beautifully decorated Chinese and Buddhist temples, mesmerizing performances of Chinese “Barongsaithe“ Lion and Dragon dance troops, and Chinese cuisines are the hallmark of New Year in Singapore. Take a walk in the night markets and get ready to be smitten by lights and festivities. Chinese New Year brings families close while they feast together and pray to their ancestors.
2. TRAVELING DURING THE SOUTHEAST MONSOON SEASON IN SINGAPORE
The Southeast Monsoon season is from June to September!
Singapore averages 167 rainy days per year—that’s nearly one out of two days a year with a bit of rain.
June is the beginning of the southwest monsoon season, and the intensity of rainfall increases gradually. The downpours are abrupt and mostly take place during mid to late afternoons. It rains on an average of 19 days but rest assured, the rainfall is not incessant.
The average rainfall in July is lower than in other months. The temperatures fall in the range of 28 to 32 degrees Celsius. Although, the rain stops just as quickly as it starts.
July-September is considered the festive season in Singapore and this is a great time to explore the many facets of the city-state.
August is characterized as ‘hot’ and ‘humid’, temperatures do not change much, though rainfall increases slightly from 155 mm to 171 mm.
NOT TO MISS DURING THIS PERIOD
Lantern Festival (Mid-Autumn Festival)
When: September
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