01Weather
Singapore weather in January
Afternoons in January average 30.3 °C (87 °F) and nights cool to 24.8 °C (77 °F). The month brings about 231 mm (9.1 in) of rain spread over roughly 11 days. Compared with December it is 0.4 °C cooler; February is 1.1 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical January | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 32 °C / 90 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 27 °C / 81 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 23 °C / 73 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 21.9 | 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 | 35 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest January day 2016–2025 | 35.0 °C / 22.0 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | 07:06 | 19:09 | 12.0 h |
| 15 January | 07:12 | 19:15 | 12.0 h |
| 31 January | 07:16 | 19:19 | 12.1 h |
Daylight grows by about 6 minutes over the month. Times are local (Asia/Singapore).
03Crowds
How busy Singapore is in January
busy The main sights are busy in January. What drives it:
- Chinese New Year falls in late January or February
- post-holiday international arrivals
04Public holidays
Public holidays in January 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's 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 January
Every year in January
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese New Year festivities | late January or February, Chinatown | festival |
07Packing
What to pack for Singapore in January
- 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: 22 days a month pass 30 °C on average
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
January is still in the northeast monsoon, with grey afternoons and the year's longest rain spells early in the month, when a monsoon surge can bring two or three days of continuous rain and cooler air around 25 °C. Chinese New Year often falls in late January, when Chinatown's street light-up and the River Hongbao fair at Marina Bay are spectacular, but many family-run shops and hawker stalls close for several days and hotels price up.
Outside the festival week, January is reasonable value. The Singapore Art Week in the second half fills galleries and the National Gallery with special programmes. Afternoon temperatures stay around 30 °C despite the rain. Book early if your dates overlap with the New Year; otherwise the first week, after the Christmas crowds leave and before the festival, is the quietest window of the season.
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 January? See the best time to visit Singapore.
10Elsewhere
January in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Bangkok in January | 33 °C | – |
| Shanghai in January | 10 °C | 11 |
| Beijing in January | 4 °C | 0 |
| Seoul in January | 3 °C | – |
| Kyoto in January | 10 °C | 6 |
| Tokyo in January | 10 °C | 4 |
11FAQ
Singapore in January: your questions
Is January a good time to visit Singapore?
January is a reasonable month with trade-offs to visit Singapore. Daytime highs average 30 °C (87 °F), rain falls on about 11 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are busy.
What is the weather like in Singapore in January?
Expect hot days around 30 °C (87 °F) and nights near 25 °C (77 °F). One January in ten brings afternoons above 32 °C, and one in ten stays below 27 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Singapore in January?
January brings about 231 mm (9.1 in) of rain over roughly 11 days, which is showery by Singapore standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 35 percent.
What should I wear in Singapore in January?
Pack light, breathable clothing, sun hat and sunscreen, refillable water bottle.
Is Singapore crowded in January?
The main sights are busy in January. Main drivers: Chinese New Year falls in late January or February; post-holiday international arrivals.
What time does it get dark in Singapore in January?
Around the middle of January the sun sets at about 19:15 and rises at 07:12, giving 12.0 hours of daylight.