01Weather
Singapore weather in December
Afternoons in December average 30.7 °C (87 °F) and nights cool to 24.9 °C (77 °F). The month brings about 296 mm (11.6 in) of rain spread over roughly 16 days. Compared with November it is 0.6 °C cooler; January is 0.4 °C cooler again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical December | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 33 °C / 91 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 29 °C / 84 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 24 °C / 75 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 25.4 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.0 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 52 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest December day 2016–2025 | 35.0 °C / 23.0 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 December | 06:52 | 18:55 | 12.0 h |
| 15 December | 06:58 | 19:01 | 12.0 h |
| 31 December | 07:06 | 19:09 | 12.0 h |
Daylight shrinks by about 0 minutes over the month. Times are local (Asia/Singapore).
03Crowds
How busy Singapore is in December
very busy The main sights are very busy in December. What drives it:
- Christmas on Orchard Road
- year-end school holidays
- Marina Bay countdown
04Public holidays
Public holidays in December 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Day |
On public holidays many shops close and museums run on Sunday hours; check opening times for the day before and after as well.
05Events
What's on in Singapore in December
Every year in December
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas on A Great Street | mid-November to early January, Orchard Road lights | seasonal |
| Marina Bay Singapore Countdown | 31 December | seasonal |
07Packing
What to pack for Singapore in December
- light, breathable clothing
- sun hat and sunscreen
- refillable water bottle
- a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three
- something for heat: 25 days a month pass 30 °C on average
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
December is the wettest month, with rain on about 16 days in long grey spells rather than brief storms, and the busiest, with year-end school holidays, Christmas on Orchard Road and the Marina Bay countdown fireworks. Afternoon highs dip to around 29 °C, the coolest of the year, and monsoon surges can bring two or three days of continuous rain with temperatures in the mid-twenties. Christmas Day is a public holiday; most shops open on the 26th.
Book hotels well ahead for the last two weeks and plan indoor days around the showers. The Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay runs through the month with a light show and a European-style market. ZoukOut, the beach party on Sentosa, falls in early December in most years. The first two weeks are quieter and cheaper than the Christmas week. The rain eases gradually through January and the skies clear by February.
09Compare
Singapore month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30 °C | 25 °C | 11 | – | busy | Mixed |
| February | 31 °C | 25 °C | 6 | – | busy | Good |
| March | 32 °C | 25 °C | 9 | – | moderate | Good |
| April | 32 °C | 26 °C | 12 | – | moderate | Good |
| May | 32 °C | 26 °C | 12 | – | moderate | Good |
| June | 32 °C | 26 °C | 12 | – | busy | Mixed |
| July | 32 °C | 26 °C | 11 | – | busy | Mixed |
| August | 32 °C | 26 °C | 12 | – | busy | Mixed |
| September | 32 °C | 25 °C | 11 | – | very busy | Mixed |
| October | 32 °C | 25 °C | 12 | – | moderate | Good |
| November | 31 °C | 25 °C | 18 | – | moderate | Mixed |
| December | 31 °C | 25 °C | 16 | – | very busy | Off-season |
Not sure about December? See the best time to visit Singapore.
10Elsewhere
December in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Bangkok in December | 33 °C | – |
| Shanghai in December | 12 °C | 8 |
| Beijing in December | 5 °C | 1 |
| Seoul in December | 4 °C | 11 |
| Kyoto in December | 12 °C | 7 |
| Tokyo in December | 12 °C | 6 |
11FAQ
Singapore in December: your questions
Is December a good time to visit Singapore?
December is the off-season to visit Singapore. Daytime highs average 31 °C (87 °F), rain falls on about 16 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are very busy.
What is the weather like in Singapore in December?
Expect hot days around 31 °C (87 °F) and nights near 25 °C (77 °F). One December in ten brings afternoons above 33 °C, and one in ten stays below 29 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Singapore in December?
December brings about 296 mm (11.6 in) of rain over roughly 16 days, which is wet by Singapore standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 52 percent.
What should I wear in Singapore in December?
Pack light, breathable clothing, sun hat and sunscreen, refillable water bottle.
Is Singapore crowded in December?
The main sights are very busy in December. Main drivers: Christmas on Orchard Road; year-end school holidays; Marina Bay countdown.
What time does it get dark in Singapore in December?
Around the middle of December the sun sets at about 19:01 and rises at 06:58, giving 12.0 hours of daylight.