Singapore · Singapore
December
The wettest month and the most festive — Orchard Road Christmas lights rival anywhere in Asia, NYE over Marina Bay is spectacular.
Strong option
#12 of 12 months
There are better months for Singapore — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
30°C
Low
24°C
Rain
288mm
Sun
5.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How December scores in Singapore
Weather
Average
Value
Low
Crowds
Low
Events
Outstanding
Atmosphere
Outstanding
What you gain in December
- ↑Orchard Road Christmas lights (entire month) — Singapore's annual themed display is one of the finest in Asia, running the full length of the shopping belt
- ↑New Year's Eve at Marina Bay Sands is extraordinary: one of the great countdown celebrations, with the city's skyline as backdrop and fireworks reflecting in the bay
- ↑The festive atmosphere transforms the city: Gardens by the Bay Christmas Garden, Sentosa year-end events, and the city's restaurants operating at their most celebratory
What you sacrifice
- ↓288mm of rain makes December Singapore's wettest month — the monsoon is at peak intensity; carry an umbrella everywhere
- ↓Peak pricing across the board: hotel rates at their annual maximum, popular restaurants booked weeks ahead, Sentosa resorts at capacity
- ↓The combination of peak crowds and heavy rain requires significant advance planning for every element of a trip
How December compares to February (best month)
| Factor | December | February ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 4 | 7 |
| Value | 2 | 6 |
| Crowds | 2 | 6 |
December in other destinations
Lisbon (14.4°C)Barcelona (13.8°C)Tokyo (12°C)Bali (30.3°C)Santorini (14.5°C)Paris (6.9°C)New York (5.1°C)Marrakech (18.1°C)Amsterdam (6.4°C)Maldives (30°C)Rome (11.7°C)Bangkok (30.4°C)Istanbul (9.4°C)Vienna (3°C)Seoul (3.7°C)Dubrovnik (11.6°C)Rio de Janeiro (29.5°C)Kyoto (11.3°C)Phuket (31.8°C)Cape Town (25.6°C)Prague (3°C)Amalfi Coast (13°C)Mexico City (21°C)Medellín (28°C)Fiji (30°C)London (8°C)Sydney (26°C)Iceland (2°C)Tulum (28°C)Dubai (25°C)Hoi An (24°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Singapore, not across destinations. Methodology →