What to Wear in Singapore
Singapore · 9 monthly packing guides
Singapore sits 1° north of the equator — daylight is locked at 12 hours year-round, afternoons hit 31-32°C / 88-90°F, humidity holds at 80%, and the AC differential is the city's defining dressing problem (32°C / 90°F outside, 18-22°C / 64-72°F inside ION Orchard, Marina Bay Sands Shoppes, and the MRT). The wardrobe answer is technical-tropical: Uniqlo AIRism or merino-wool blend tees that wick rather than waterlog, wide-leg linen or rayon trousers, slip-on sandals, a thin pashmina or cardigan as both temple shoulder cover and AC layer. Charles & Keith (Singapore-founded 1996), Reckless Ericka, In Good Company, and Aijek carry the local register. Major temples (Sri Mariamman, Sri Veeramakaliamman, Buddha Tooth Relic, Sultan Mosque) enforce shoulders + knees covered.
Choose your month below to match your layers and shoes to the weather. Across the months covered, average daily lows reach 24°C / 75°F in January; average highs reach 32°C / 90°F in May.
Compare Singapore by month
Monthly averages help compare packing needs; check the forecast before departure. Only months with published guides are listed. See the source notes below for station and measurement differences. Scroll across the table to see all weather details on a small screen.
| Month | Average low | Average high | Rain days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January packing guide | 24°C / 75°F | 31°C / 88°F | 13 | 12h 5m |
| February packing guide | 24°C / 75°F | 31°C / 88°F | 7 | 12h 04m |
| May packing guide | 26°C / 79°F | 32°C / 90°F | 14 | 12h 25m |
| June packing guide | 26°C / 79°F | 31°C / 88°F | 13 | 12h 30m |
| July packing guide | 26°C / 79°F | 31°C / 88°F | 13 | 12h 30m |
| August packing guide | 26°C / 79°F | 31°C / 88°F | 14 | 12h 15m |
| October packing guide | 25°C / 77°F | 32°C / 90°F | 15 | 12h 05m |
| November packing guide | 25°C / 77°F | 31°C / 88°F | 19 | 12h 05m |
| December packing guide | 24°C / 75°F | 30°C / 86°F | 19 | 12h 05m |
Choose your Singapore packing list
Singapore in January: 31°C / 88°F afternoons, 24°C / 75°F nights, 13 rain days and only 6 thunderstorm days, as the monsoon turns from wet to windy.
In this capsule: Sand hooded windbreaker, drawcord hem; Blush fine-stripe cotton shirt, white band collar and cuffs; Ivory scoop-neck cotton tank.
Singapore in February: 31°C / 88°F afternoons, 24°C / 75°F nights, about 7 rain days, the driest month, and Chinese New Year on 6–7 February.
In this capsule: True-red knee-length sundress, spaghetti straps, wrap bodice, tiered skirt; Cream oversized long-sleeved shirt, tan palm-leaf print, wooden buttons; Jade green linen-cotton boxy top, short cuffed sleeves.
Singapore in May: 32°C / 90°F afternoons, 80% humidity, 14 rain days — equatorial pre-monsoon, the year's hottest stretch.
In this capsule: Uniqlo AIRism or merino-blend tees (3+); Wide-leg linen or rayon trousers; Long-sleeve sun-protection top.
Singapore in June: 31°C / 88°F afternoons, 80% humidity, 13 rain days — Great Singapore Sale, mid-year hawker culture, monsoon transition.
In this capsule: AIRism or merino-blend tees (3+); Wide-leg linen trousers (cream + black); Knee-length cotton-modal dress.
Singapore in July: 31°C / 88°F afternoons, 80% humidity, 13 rain days — Singapore Food Festival mid-month, hawker-center peak.
In this capsule: AIRism or merino-blend tees (3+); Wide-leg rayon trousers (replace linen); Knee-length cotton-modal dress.
Singapore in August: 31°C / 88°F afternoons, 80% humidity, 14 rain days — National Day Aug 9, Hungry Ghost Festival starts late month.
In this capsule: AIRism or merino-blend tees (one red); Wide-leg rayon or linen trousers (white + black); White knee-length dress.
Singapore in October: 32°C / 90°F afternoons, 25°C / 77°F nights, about 15 rain days, a thunderstorm at 3pm and a race at 8pm.
In this capsule: Warm-white linen shirt, fine pale blue pinstripe; Eucalyptus-green quick-dry crew tee; Storm-blue quick-dry midi dress, fine white dots, tie waist.
Singapore in November: 31°C / 88°F afternoons, 25°C / 77°F nights, 19 rain days, the year's most lightning, and Deepavali on Sunday 8 November.
In this capsule: Pale blue linen-cotton overshirt, sleeves rolled, chest pocket; Cream silk blouse, mandarin collar with a side knot, long sleeves; Coral knee-length cotton-modal dress, short sleeves, drawstring waist.
Singapore in December: 30°C / 86°F afternoons, 24°C / 75°F nights, 19 rain days and 332mm, the wettest month, with Northeast Monsoon surges.
In this capsule: Bright teal packable hooded rain shell; Sea-green quick-dry crew tee; Navy knee-length cotton-modal dress, short sleeves, tie waist.
Climate sources by month
These credits follow the source recorded on each monthly guide. Climate figures inform the packing advice; outfit combinations and illustrations are editorial suggestions.
- January: Meteorological Service Singapore (NEA) · Changi Climate Station · 1991–2020 normals
- February: NOAA NCEI · Singapore Changi · 1991–2020 normalsthe Meteorological Service Singapore operates the station; NOAA NCEI computed this month's temperatures from its 48698099999 global-summary-of-the-day record, 30 complete Februaries, and the rain figures from its SNM00048698 GHCN-Daily record, 28 Februaries, counting days with at least 1mm. Recorded per month because the rest of this city's pages are sourced differently.
- May: Meteorological Service Singapore (NEA) · monthly climate averages
- June: Meteorological Service Singapore (NEA) · monthly climate averages
- July: Meteorological Service Singapore (NEA) · monthly climate averages
- August: Meteorological Service Singapore (NEA) · monthly climate averages
- October: NOAA NCEI · Singapore Changi · 1991–2020 normalsthe Meteorological Service Singapore operates the station; NOAA NCEI computed this month's temperatures from its 48698099999 global-summary-of-the-day record and the rain figures from its SNM00048698 global-summary-of-the-month record. Recorded per month because the rest of this city's pages are sourced differently.
- November: Meteorological Service Singapore (NEA) · Changi Climate Station · 1991–2020 normals
- December: Meteorological Service Singapore (NEA) · Changi Climate Station · 1991–2020 normals
Frequently asked questions
Start with your travel month. The 9 published guides cover January, February, May, June, July, August, October, November, December. Compare the average low as well as the high: among these months, January has the lowest average low at 24°C / 75°F, while May has the highest average high at 32°C / 90°F. For a trip spanning two months, read both lists before deciding which layers to bring.
No. They are monthly climate averages for planning, not temperatures promised for a particular day or hour. Check the local forecast close to departure and adjust your layers and rain protection. The source, station and averaging period are listed for each month where recorded; different stations or rain-day definitions can affect comparisons.
No. Treat the capsule as a set of clothing functions: walking shoes, a base outfit, weather protection and any change for dinner or a venue's dress code. Start with equivalents you own. Adjust quantities to your trip length and laundry access; the illustrations are outfit suggestions, not a shopping requirement.