Warm and humid: highs around 31°C, lows near 24°C and about 222 mm of rain on roughly 13 days. Expect cloudy spells and afternoon showers rather than all-day rain.
What makes it special
Everything works
Clean, safe, punctual and signed in English. Few cities are as easy with young children.
Hawker culture
Hawker centres are UNESCO-listed heritage, and Malay and Indian-Muslim stalls sit in almost every one.
A Malay-Muslim quarter
Kampong Glam’s golden-domed Sultan Mosque, textile shops and Malay restaurants feel instantly familiar to Gulf visitors.
Gardens by design
Supertrees, glass conservatories and a UNESCO-listed botanic garden make greenery part of the city’s architecture.
Wildlife after dark
The Night Safari, the open-concept zoo and Bird Paradise sit side by side in Mandai’s rainforest.
An island of islands
Sentosa’s beaches and theme parks, and quiet Pulau Ubin, are a short ride from the centre.
An airport worth arriving at
Jewel Changi’s 40-metre indoor waterfall greets you before you even reach the city.
Rain-ready
Covered walkways, malls and museums make showery January days easy to plan around.