Singapore in January
The tail of the northeast monsoon brings the wettest, coolest mornings of the year, which in Singapore still means 30 °C by noon.
Is January a good time to visit Singapore?
January is a middling month in Singapore — crowds around 68/100. Not the worst, but May is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in January
- Chinese New Year run-up (movable) — Chinatown night market and the Kreta Ayer street stalls
Best days in January
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in January
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in January
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How January compares
Every month in Singapore, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is January a good month to visit Singapore?
January is a middling month in Singapore — crowds around 68/100. Not the worst, but May is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Singapore in January?
Singapore sits at roughly 68/100 in January on our crowd scale, which is 3 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is May.
What is the weather like in Singapore in January?
Expect highs around 30°C and lows near 24°C in January, with about 15 wet days across the month.