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Singapore in January: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Singapore in January is climatically well suited to beach holidays. The average daily high is around 28 °C, and the sea is about 28 °C. With about 20 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
60/100 · #2
Warmth
#11
Dryness
#2
Sun
#6
Sea warmth
#12
Published best categories: Overall, Beach, Family
Singapore · JanuaryPhoto: Dietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 28 °C
- Average low
- 24 °C
- Sea
- 28 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 20 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 88 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 28 | 25 | 26 | 352 | 5.2 | 88 | 2.3 | 29 | 55 |
| January (selected) | 28 | 24 | 20 | 257 | 5.6 | 88 | 2.7 | 28 | 60 |
| February | 29 | 24 | 14 | 140 | 6.4 | 86 | 2.6 | 28 | 65 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: January (60/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | -5 | -0.1 °C | +0.6 °C | +6.9 | +95.5 mm | -0.4 h | +0.4 % | -0.4 m/s | +0.7 °C |
| February | +5 | +0.7 °C | -0.1 °C | -5.7 | -116.7 mm | +0.8 h | -1.7 % | -0.1 m/s | +0.1 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Singapore in January?
The average daily high is around 28 °C, with an average daily low of about 24 °C.
Can you swim in Singapore in January?
The sea is about 28 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Singapore in January?
The curated estimate is about 20 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 257 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Singapore?
By the climate score, January and February are the strongest months for Singapore. For a beach trip: January, February, March and December. January is one of them.