Singapore March — Marina Bay Sands hotel towers illuminated at night over the waterfront

Singapore · Singapore

March

Inter-monsoon brings afternoon thunderstorms back — reliable daily rain, but warm and the city is uncrowded.

Strong option

#8 of 12 months

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Climate

High

32°C

Low

25°C

Rain

193mm

Sun

6.8hrs/day

30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5

How March scores in Singapore

Weather
Above average
Value
Very good
Crowds
Very good
Events
Above average
Atmosphere
Good

What you gain in March

  • Hotel rates are in the affordable tier — one of the better value windows in Singapore's year-round expensive calendar
  • The city is genuinely quieter than the Chinese New Year and holiday peaks; hawker centres and attractions without the usual queues
  • Temperatures hit their annual highs (32°C) — if you like heat, this is genuinely warm even by Singapore standards

What you sacrifice

  • 193mm of rain across March with reliable afternoon thunderstorms — outdoor plans need a two-hour buffer after lunch
  • The event calendar is relatively quiet compared to the festive January-February period or the F1-and-National Day second half of the year
  • Haze from regional agricultural burning can occasionally affect air quality and visibility in March

How March compares to February (best month)

FactorMarchFebruary
Weather
5
7
Value
7
6
Crowds
7
6

March in other destinations

Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Singapore, not across destinations. Methodology →