Singapore · Singapore
January
Northeast Monsoon peaks — heavy rain but Chinese New Year transforms Chinatown into something unmissable.
Strong option
#10 of 12 months
There are better months for Singapore — see the full ranking below.
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High
30°C
Low
24°C
Rain
243mm
Sun
5.9hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How January scores in Singapore
Weather
Above average
Value
Above average
Crowds
Above average
Events
Excellent
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in January
- ↑Chinese New Year (late January or February, date changes annually with the lunar calendar) fills Chinatown with lanterns, lion dances, and street markets — the most atmospheric event in the Singapore calendar
- ↑Rain is heavy but warm and brief; afternoon thunderstorms last 1–2 hours before clearing, rarely disrupting full days
- ↑Hotel rates are mid-range rather than peak — the CNY period aside, January offers reasonable value for a city that is never cheap
What you sacrifice
- ↓Northeast Monsoon: 243mm across the month is the second-wettest period of the year — outdoor plans need flexibility
- ↓Sunshine hours at their annual low (5.9 hours daily) — the famous Singapore skyline is often shrouded in grey
- ↓Chinese New Year week itself pushes hotel rates and restaurant demand sharply upward; book well ahead if visiting during the festival
How January compares to February (best month)
| Factor | January | February ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 5 | 7 |
| Value | 5 | 6 |
| Crowds | 5 | 6 |
January in other destinations
Lisbon (13.6°C)Barcelona (13.2°C)Tokyo (9.8°C)Bali (30.2°C)Santorini (13.4°C)Paris (7°C)New York (3.3°C)Marrakech (17.3°C)Amsterdam (5.6°C)Maldives (30.1°C)Rome (11.6°C)Bangkok (31.1°C)Istanbul (8.7°C)Vienna (3.2°C)Seoul (1.1°C)Dubrovnik (11.1°C)Rio de Janeiro (30.9°C)Kyoto (9.2°C)Phuket (31.5°C)Cape Town (26.1°C)Prague (2°C)Amalfi Coast (12°C)Mexico City (21°C)Medellín (28°C)Fiji (31°C)London (8°C)Sydney (26°C)Iceland (2°C)Tulum (28°C)Dubai (24°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 →