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Singapore Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Singapore in May.

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Planning a journey to Singapore this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Singapore in May

May in Singapore generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Singapore. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

For specific regional insights in Singapore, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

May is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 225 mm (8.9 in) in Singapore.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Singapore gets approximately 180 hours of sunlight in May, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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January29°C (84°F) February30°C (86°F) March30°C (86°F) April31°C (88°F) May31°C (88°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Singapore in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Singapore.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Singapore

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Singapore?

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In May Singapore generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
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April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
174 hours
180 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
224 mm (8.8 in)
225 mm (8.9 in)
203 mm (8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Singapore weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Singapore in May?

May in Singapore brings poor weather. In Singapore, daytime temperatures are typically around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows hover near 26°C (79°F).

What is the average temperature in Singapore in May?

Daytime temperatures in Singapore peak at roughly 31°C (88°F) in May, dropping to about 26°C (79°F) overnight.

Does Singapore get a lot of rain in May?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Singapore records an average of 225 mm (8.9 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for Singapore.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Singapore?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Singapore due to the typically poor weather in Singapore.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, August and September offering mostly unpleasant weather in Singapore.

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We have much more information about the climate in Singapore.

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