End of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Singapore in January
This is the coldest month in Singapore: highs average 83°F (28°C) and lows 75°F (24°C), with about 9.3 in (235 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 42/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 83°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 75°F (24°C)
- Rain
- 9.3 in (235 mm)
- Humidity
- 88%
- Cloud cover
- 80%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 56 min
- Comfort score
- 42/100 · Tough
What January feels like
Days are warm, averaging 83°F (28°C).
Nights stay warm too, with lows averaging 75°F (24°C).
With 88% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Rain is a real factor, with about 9.3 in (235 mm) across the month.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 80%.
Plan around January
January sits mid-table; the best months are February.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, November – January.
- Comfort improves from 37/100 in December to 42/100.
- Our Singapore, Malacca & Kuala Lumpur route recommends Feb – Apr, Jun – Aug, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- Light, breathable clothes83°F afternoons
- Quick-dry fabrics88% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes9.3 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Singapore in January
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Long Bar at Raffles Hotel
Birthplace of the Singapore Sling, where peanut shells go on the floor.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 9.3 in of rain.
Maxwell Food Centre
Chinatown hawker center known for Tian Tian Hainanese chicken rice.
Why now Easy to slot in when January's rain moves in.
National Gallery Singapore
Southeast Asian art in the former Supreme Court and City Hall buildings.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 9.3 in of rain.
Little India
Temples, spice shops and Tekka Centre's food stalls along Serangoon Road.
MacRitchie Reservoir TreeTop Walk
Rainforest trails to a suspension bridge above the canopy.
Nearby in January
- Malacca in January~127 mi · highs 84°F, 6.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Kuala Lumpur in January~197 mi · highs 85°F, 8.1 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Singapore in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Singapore?
It's middling, scoring 42/100. The best months are February, at up to 59. Expect highs of 83°F (28°C) and 9.3 in (235 mm) of rain. Our Singapore, Malacca & Kuala Lumpur route recommends Feb – Apr, Jun – Aug, so January is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Singapore in January?
Average highs are 83°F (28°C) and average lows 75°F (24°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Singapore in January?
Yes: about 9.3 in (235 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 93.2 in (2368 mm).
What should I pack for Singapore in January?
Bring light, breathable clothes (83°F afternoons), quick-dry fabrics (88% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (9.3 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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