Singapore in December
Wet and packed in equal measure, with Changi and the Orchard Road malls running at full tilt from mid-month onward.
Is December a good time to visit Singapore?
December is one of the busiest months in Singapore, at about 82/100. If you can move your dates, May is far calmer.
What’s on in December
- Christmas light-up along Orchard Road
- Year-end school holidays — the busiest weeks of the Singapore year
Best days in December
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in December
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in December
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How December compares
Every month in Singapore, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Singapore.
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Frequently asked questions
Is December a good month to visit Singapore?
December is one of the busiest months in Singapore, at about 82/100. If you can move your dates, May is far calmer.
How crowded is Singapore in December?
Singapore sits at roughly 82/100 in December on our crowd scale, which is 17 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is May.
What is the weather like in Singapore in December?
Expect highs around 30°C and lows near 24°C in December, with about 19 wet days across the month.