Singapore weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Singapore this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Singapore in May?
May in Singapore generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 26°C 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.
May is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 225 mm in Singapore. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 180 hours of sunlight anticipated in Singapore. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Singapore, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Singapore's yearly weather, check out our Singapore climate page.
Where to go in Singapore in May
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What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Singapore?
Average weather in Singapore
In May Singapore generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is May the best 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 February, August and September offering mostly tolerable weather in Singapore. On the other hand, the months of April, May, June, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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