Singapore · SpringMonth summary
Singapore weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°C – 30°C
🌧 Rainy days
91% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (7.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Singapore in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Singapore. February remains slightly better (+0.2 pts).
By trip type
Singapore in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Spring marks the start of the good season in Singapore. Temperatures rise (30°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 91% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. February (7.2/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 24°C | 29°C | 83% | 9.4 | 10.3h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ February | 24°C | 30°C | 68% | 4.3 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ March | 24°C | 30°C | 82% | 7.3 | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 24°C | 30°C | 92% | 10.1 | 10.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 25°C | 30°C | 91% | 10.0 | 10.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ June | 25°C | 30°C | 84% | 9.7 | 10.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ July | 25°C | 30°C | 75% | 6.5 | 10.8h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ August | 25°C | 30°C | 83% | 7.8 | 10.6h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ September | 25°C | 30°C | 82% | 7.3 | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 24°C | 30°C | 88% | 9.7 | 9.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 24°C | 30°C | 93% | 12.4 | 8.8h | 5.8/10 |
| 🌧️ December | 24°C | 29°C | 90% | 10.3 | 9.5h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Singapore averages 30°C, 91% rainy days and 10.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
May vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 7.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -23%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Singapore in May
Is May a good time to visit Singapore?
May is an acceptable time for Singapore (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider February (7.2/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Singapore in May?
Yes, 91% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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