How hot is Singapore in January?

Daytime highs in Singapore in January average 29°C (84°F); nights drop to about 24°C.

Does it rain in Singapore in January?

Expect around 22.5 rainy days and 228 mm of rainfall in January.

Is January a good time to visit Singapore?

January is a fair shoulder-season month in Singapore — decent conditions with some trade-offs. Overall travel score: 5.1/10. The best months are April & June–February.

Singapore weather in January

January is a fair shoulder-season month in Singapore — decent conditions with some trade-offs. Expect highs around 29°C, lows near 24°C, and about 22.5 days with rain.

5.1 · Fairtravel score for January

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Avg high

29°C

Avg low

24°C

Rainfall

228 mm

Rain days

22.5

Sunshine

9.1 h/day

Daylight

11.9 h

What to pack for Singapore in January

light, breathable clothing
sun protection (hat, SPF 50)
a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent
expect humid, sticky conditions

Humidity averages 84%; max daily wind around 22 km/h.

How January compares

Best months in Singapore: April & June–February. See the full best time to visit Singapore guide.

Singapore in January: the details

In January, Singapore sees average daytime highs of 29°C (84°F) and overnight lows of 24°C (76°F). Rainfall totals roughly 228 mm across 22.5 rainy days, and the sun shines about 9.1 hours per day with 11.9 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 84%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Singapore, Singapore (1.29, 103.85) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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