Singapore · Singapore
October
Deepavali transforms Little India — one of Singapore's most visually spectacular neighbourhood events.
Strong option
#7 of 12 months
There are better months for Singapore — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
32°C
Low
25°C
Rain
185mm
Sun
6.8hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How October scores in Singapore
Weather
Above average
Value
Good
Crowds
Good
Events
Very good
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in October
- ↑Deepavali (exact date varies with the Hindu calendar, typically October-November) turns Little India into a blaze of lights, colour, and communal cooking — the street decorations on Serangoon Road are extraordinary
- ↑Post-F1 prices normalise: hotel rates drop back to moderate from the September peak
- ↑The city's cultural calendar remains active: gallery openings, food events, and the Singapore International Film Festival in November approaching
What you sacrifice
- ↓Rainfall climbs to 185mm as the Northeast Monsoon begins building — afternoon downpours return with increasing frequency
- ↓Not a month with a single headline event beyond Deepavali; the city is operating at its normal excellent but not exceptional level
- ↓The Singapore school exam period (PSLE) creates a quieter, more domestic atmosphere — less of the school-holiday buzz
How October compares to February (best month)
| Factor | October | February ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 5 | 7 |
| Value | 6 | 6 |
| Crowds | 6 | 6 |
October in other destinations
Lisbon (21.1°C)Barcelona (21.2°C)Tokyo (22.4°C)Bali (31.1°C)Santorini (20.9°C)Paris (16°C)New York (18.5°C)Marrakech (27.1°C)Amsterdam (14.4°C)Maldives (30.3°C)Rome (20.7°C)Bangkok (30.6°C)Istanbul (19.2°C)Vienna (16.1°C)Seoul (18.4°C)Dubrovnik (20.2°C)Rio de Janeiro (27.6°C)Kyoto (22.8°C)Phuket (31.2°C)Cape Town (21.4°C)Prague (14°C)Amalfi Coast (22°C)Mexico City (22°C)Medellín (27°C)Fiji (28°C)London (15°C)Sydney (22°C)Iceland (6°C)Tulum (31°C)Dubai (34°C)Hoi An (29°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Singapore, not across destinations. Methodology →