Climate in Singapore

Singapore lies just north of the Equator near Lat 1.5 deg. Because of its geographical location and maritime exposure, its climate is characterized by uniform temperature and pressure, high humidity and abundant rainfall. The climate of Singapore can be divided into two main seasons, the Northeast Monsoon and the Southwest Monsoon season.

 SEASONS

December to early March

Northeast winds prevail, cloudy conditions in December and January with frequent afternoon showers. Spells of widespread moderate to heavy rain occurs lasting from 1 to 3 days at a stretch. Relatively drier months are in February till early March.

Late March to May

Light and variable winds with afternoon and early evening showers often with thunder.

June to September

Southeast/Southwest Winds with isolated to scattered late morning and the early afternoon showers. Early morning rains are common.

October to November

Sea breezes in afternoon. Scattered showers with thunder in the late afternoon and early evening.

TEMPERATURE: Diurnal range: Minimum 23 to 26 deg C and Maximum 31 to 34 deg C

Extremes: Minimum of 19.4 deg C and Maximum of 35.8 deg C

RELATIVE HUMIDITY: Diurnal range in the high 90's in the early morning to around 60 % in the mid-afternoon. Average is 84%, but during prolonged heavy rain, relative humidity often reaches 100 %.  

RAINFALL: No distinct wet or dry season. Rainfall maximum occur in December and April. The drier months are usually in February and July.

Nov 21st Rain