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When to Go and What to Wear in Singapore

When going on a vacation to Singapore or any other country, it is best to know what are its weather conditions and climate so you’ll know what to include in the luggage. Packing stuff that you don’t need won’t do you any good. It’s wise to pack lightly if necessary and just bring the things you do need.

North from the Equator lies the location of the main island of Singapore. Because of the nature of this location, Singapore experiences balanced temperature and pressure, high humidity, and heavy and sudden rainfall. There is no distinct season to characterize Singapore’s climate. But it can be divided into two main seasons: the Northeast Monsoon and the Southwest Monsoon. In between these seasons are relatively abrupt inter-monsoon periods.

Singapore has no wet/dry season, but most of the rainfall falls on the Northeast Monsoon. The Northeast Monsoon falls on December and lasts until early March. Winds during the Northeast monsoon are fairly strong, so you should expect frequent showers. December to January would be the best bet for heavy rain to fall, sometimes lasting 1-3 days at most. So pack a lot of water-resisting footwear and clothing. Bringing an umbrella during this season is also a good idea.

The pre-Southwest Monsoon falls on late March to May. Rain usually falls in between afternoons and evenings, with scattered showers and thunderstorms.

From June to September, the Southwest Monsoon arrives with weaker showers and scattered, isolated rain and morning “Sumatra” squall lines usually occur. Squall lines are a line of severe thunderstorms that form along or ahead of a cold front. Humidity is very high during this season approximately 30°C/86°F during the day and 23°C/74°F in the evening. Include lightweight cottons and linen in your wardrobe if you’re planning to visit during this season. This season is very hazy so drink lots of water to avoid dehydration.

The pre-Northwest Monsoon falls on October to November. Winds are breezy and showers usually occur in the afternoon and evenings.

Singapore’s rainfall is heavy during the months of December and April. It is usually dryer in the months of February and July. Singapore’s heavy showers fall on the western side of the island. The eastern side of Singapore is dryer and slightly warmer. So don’t be surprised if you came soaked from a particular area and arrive in the other as dry as a bone. The temperature goes as high from 19.4°C to 35.8°C, that’s quite balmy so bring a lot of sleeveless shirts and shorts.

Singapore is a tropical island, so get rid of those woolies. Light, summer clothes are the best to take with you on the trip. Singapore fairly accepts casual clothing, but some establishments require formal wear so bring a pair or two, just in case. A lot of establishments and vehicles are equipped with air-conditioners to provide relief from the scorching sun, so make sure to bring light jackets or sweaters along it might get a little chilly sometimes. Be sure to pack the right stuff to avoid buying unnecessary things. The best time to come to Singapore is during its dry months.

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