We recommend you check weather conditions before you depart. The region generally has a tropical climate with monsoon rains for part of the year. However, the word ‘monsoon’ should not deter you – travelling during the monsoon can be the most rewarding, with lower tourist numbers and lush growth of the landscape. Usually the monsoon involves a downpour late in the day, which is heavy but short lived. Freak weather conditions could result in delays, changes or in rare cases, cancellations to sections of your itinerary.
Singapore has two primary monsoon seasons, which are interspersed with periods of varying weather known as inter-monsoonal phases. The Northeast Monsoon spans from December to early March, with the first half (December to early January) typically being the wetter part of the year, marked by monsoon surges that can lead to extended periods of heavy rainfall. In contrast, the latter part of the Northeast Monsoon (late January to early March) tends to be considerably drier, with February often recognized as the driest month of this season. Following this, the drier Southwest Monsoon occurs from June to September, offering a different weather experience.
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