Singapore in May
Gardens by the Bay and the Night Safari are at their emptiest now, with afternoon thunderstorms almost guaranteed.
Is May a good time to visit Singapore?
May is one of the better months to visit Singapore. Crowds sit around 54/100, with typical highs near 32°C.
May is the quietest month of the year in Singapore.
What’s on in May
- Vesak Day (movable) — temples in Chinatown and at Bright Hill busy from dawn
Best days in May
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in May
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in May
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How May compares
Every month in Singapore, ranked by how calm it is.
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Frequently asked questions
Is May a good month to visit Singapore?
May is one of the better months to visit Singapore. Crowds sit around 54/100, with typical highs near 32°C.
How crowded is Singapore in May?
Singapore sits at roughly 54/100 in May on our crowd scale, which is 11 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is May.
What is the weather like in Singapore in May?
Expect highs around 32°C and lows near 26°C in May, with about 15 wet days across the month.