Singapore November — Marina Bay Sands illuminated at night during the Northeast Monsoon season

Singapore · Singapore

November

Northeast Monsoon arrives — Singapore's wettest period, but the indoor culture and city infrastructure are fully insulated from the rain.

Strong option

#11 of 12 months

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Climate

High

31°C

Low

24°C

Rain

257mm

Sun

5.6hrs/day

30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5

How November scores in Singapore

Weather
Average
Value
Good
Crowds
Good
Events
Good
Atmosphere
Good

What you gain in November

  • Singapore's world-class indoor culture is untouched by monsoon: museums, hawker centres, malls, aquariums — the best urban infrastructure in Southeast Asia built for exactly this
  • Hotel prices are moderate — not cheap, but notably below the December peak that follows
  • Singapore International Film Festival (mid-November) brings the arts calendar to a strong close for the year

What you sacrifice

  • 257mm of rain in November is serious — outdoor attractions including East Coast Park and Gardens by the Bay walking become unreliable
  • Sunshine drops to 5.6 hours daily and overcast skies dominate; photography of the famous skyline requires patience and luck
  • If your vision of Singapore involves outdoor exploration and blue-sky walks through its parks, November is not the right month

How November compares to February (best month)

FactorNovemberFebruary
Weather
4
7
Value
6
6
Crowds
6
6

November in other destinations

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