Weather in Singapore in May
May in Singapore is a hot month. Plan the serious walking for morning. The rest of the day wants shade and a slower pace.
In Singapore country, this is how Singapore actually wears May, not how a country centroid would. May is the peak of the warm side of the year in Singapore. If you wanted the gentlest heat, this is not that month.
- Average temp
- 29°C
26–32°C
- Rainfall
- 163 mm
A wet month
- Sunshine
- 6 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Hot days in Singapore. Ruins, markets and hills are a morning job. Midday sightseeing is how people remember May for the wrong reason.
Nights stay warm. Air-con, if you can get it, is part of the brief. A jumper for May in Singapore is almost always a waste of bag space.
Rain
Mixed skies in Singapore in May. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings stay warm.
What to pack
Sun protection
Rain jacket
Where to stay in Singapore
Dates are a starting point for May.
Travel guides for Singapore
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Singapore
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Similar weather in May
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FAQs about Singapore
Climate averages for Singapore, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Singapore is between June and September, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
May is the hottest month, with an average around 29°C.
December is the wettest month, with about 329 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
