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Singapore in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Singapore in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Singapore in January 2025

OK Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Singapore in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +29°C during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 12 rainy days in the month and around 130 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Singapore;

Average weather

☀️
+29°C
Avg. max. temperature
+22°C
Min.
+35°C
Max.
130 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Singapore has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Singapore in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Singapore for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in January is +31°C with a maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +23°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 40% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +33°C.

Is Singapore warm or cold in January?

Singapore is typically warm in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +29°C to +29°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +25°C to +25°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

January is the coldest month in Singapore, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Singapore in January

Singapore weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+29°C+29°C+30°C
Min. temperature
+22°C+22°C+23°C
Max. temperature
+35°C+35°C+34°C
Rainfall
201 mm130 mm66 mm
Wind
1 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
83%81%79%
Air pressure
1008 HPa1009 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
011
Cloudy days
141820
Rainy days
17127
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +29°C for average maximum temperature during the day. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 201 mm to 130 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 83% to 81%. Winds are stronger in comparison to December, going up from 1 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 0 to 1.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Singapore in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Singapore is gradually increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Singapore based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 32% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 111 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 54 mm, which is considered heavy rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Singapore wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 201 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 24% chance of precipitation and 66 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Singapore?

This is the weather in Singapore in January 2023:
1 January
🌧️
+29°C
2 January
🌧️
+25°C
3 January
🌧️
+30°C
4 January
☁️
+30°C
5 January
☁️
+32°C
6 January
☁️
+32°C
7 January
☁️
+32°C
8 January
☁️
+31°C
9 January
☁️
+32°C
10 January
☁️
+32°C
11 January
☁️
+31°C
12 January
☁️
+32°C
13 January
☁️
+32°C
14 January
☁️
+31°C
15 January
☁️
+32°C
16 January
☁️
+32°C
17 January
☁️
+30°C
18 January
☁️
+32°C
19 January
☁️
+30°C
20 January
☁️
+31°C
21 January
☁️
+32°C
22 January
☁️
+33°C
23 January
☁️
+33°C
24 January
☁️
+32°C
25 January
☁️
+32°C
26 January
☁️
+33°C
27 January
☁️
+32°C
28 January
☁️
+33°C
29 January
☁️
+33°C
30 January
☁️
+33°C
31 January
☁️
+33°C
In January 2023 Singapore had 0 sunny days, 28 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +31°C, with an absolute maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +25°C. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 47%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Singapore climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Singapore in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+29°C) and the highest in 2016 (+33°C). The driest year was 1997 with only 8 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2018 with 295 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Singapore in January:

Is January a good time to visit Singapore?

It’s always a good time to visit Singapore, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Singapore in January?

January is warm in Singapore. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Singapore rainy in January?

Singapore is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Singapore in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Singapore in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Singapore

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Singapore, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.