Singapore in August: a seasonal travel plan
Singapore, Singapore. In august, the average daytime high is 29.6 °C and the night-time low is 25.7 °C. Daytime suits a longer city route; keep a break and some flexible time around midday.
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Weather at a glance
- Daytime high
- 29.6 °C
- Nighttime low
- 25.7 °C
- Monthly precipitation
- 264.9 mm
- Days with at least 1 mm
- 25.4
- Daylight
- 12.2 h
2015–2024 averages. Daytime temperature is the average daily maximum; nighttime temperature is the average daily minimum.
Early, middle and late month
| Period | Daytime high, °C | Nighttime low, °C | Days with at least 1 mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1–10 | 29.5 | 25.7 | 7.7 |
| Days 11–20 | 29.7 | 25.7 | 8.4 |
| From day 21 | 29.5 | 25.6 | 9.3 |
What this month is like
Singapore, Singapore. In august, the average daytime high is 29.6 °C and the night-time low is 25.7 °C. Daytime suits a longer city route; keep a break and some flexible time around midday.
There are 25.4 wet days on average, with about 264.9 mm of precipitation. Keep an indoor backup route and a compact rain jacket in your day bag.
How to plan the day
Daytime suits a longer city route; keep a break and some flexible time around midday.
Average daylight is 12.2 hours, so put longer routes in the brighter part of the day.
What to pack
Pack light clothes, comfortable shoes and an extra layer for the evening. Keep an indoor backup route and a compact rain jacket in your day bag.
Precipitation and an alternative plan
Precipitation is frequent. Keep several indoor activities in your plans and fit longer walks between them.
What to pack
Light breathable clothes, a hat, sunglasses and a water bottle will be useful. Add a waterproof outer layer and shoes that dry quickly.
Compared with neighbouring months
Average daytime high: previous month — 29.5 °C, August — 29.6 °C, next month — 29.8 °C. Days with at least 1 mm of precipitation: 25.0, 25.4 and 24.0.
Things to do
Singapore is a city-state on the equator, where glass office towers stand beside colonial facades and Chinatown, Kampong Glam and Little India keep their own rhythm. The city is easy to read: the river separates the historic centre from Marina Bay, and the MRT links almost every district.
Gardens by the Bay
Walk through Gardens by the Bay, where Supertree Grove and the Cloud Forest and Flower Dome conservatories show tropical plants up close. Arrive towards evening when the heat eases and stay for the illuminated trees.
Hawker centres
Have lunch at Maxwell Food Centre in Chinatown or Lau Pa Sat in the business district, where stalls serve chicken rice, noodles and curry at low prices. Order what the queue of locals is eating and share a table.
Singapore Botanic Gardens
Singapore Botanic Gardens is a UNESCO site with a large orchid collection in the National Orchid Garden. A morning walk through the shaded avenues takes two or three hours and pairs well with breakfast at a nearby café.
Where to stay
Chinatown
Chinatown works well for a first stay: the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, the market and Maxwell Food Centre are within ten minutes on foot. The area stays loud in the evening, so pick a side street away from the main roads for quiet nights.
Kampong Glam
Kampong Glam, around Sultan Mosque and Bussorah Street, suits travellers who want craft shops, cafés and calm evenings. Hotels are scarce here, but Bugis MRT is about ten minutes away on foot.
Tiong Bahru
Tiong Bahru is a residential quarter of art deco blocks with a market, bakeries and a bookshop. It rewards a slow pace and easy MRT rides to the centre, though bars and restaurants thin out after dark.
Getting to and around Singapore
Changi Airport sits on the eastern tip of the island; the East West MRT line reaches City Hall in about half an hour. Within the city the MRT is the main way to travel: fast, air-conditioned and covering nearly every district. Short distances downtown are easier on foot, and Sentosa is reached by MRT to HarbourFront and then the monorail.
Three days in Singapore
Marina Bay and the civic district
Start at the Merlion promenade, walk past the Esplanade and continue into Gardens by the Bay. Return to the water in the evening for the lit Supertree Grove and the skyline across the bay.
Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam
Walk from the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple past Maxwell Food Centre to Little India, then cross to Kampong Glam after lunch. Three communities in one day, with short rides between them.
Botanic Gardens and Orchard
Spend the morning in Singapore Botanic Gardens and the National Orchid Garden, then browse Orchard Road in the afternoon. Finish at Clarke Quay on the river as the lights come on.
Weather throughout the year
| Month | Daytime high, °C | Nighttime low, °C | Precipitation, mm | Days with at least 1 mm | Daylight, h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.7 | 24.5 | 295.0 | 24.0 | 12.1 |
| February | 29.4 | 24.2 | 234.3 | 17.4 | 12.1 |
| March | 30.2 | 24.9 | 264.8 | 22.1 | 12.1 |
| April | 30.8 | 26.0 | 222.2 | 26.6 | 12.1 |
| May | 30.7 | 26.6 | 272.4 | 28.8 | 12.2 |
| June | 29.9 | 26.1 | 240.0 | 27.0 | 12.2 |
| July | 29.5 | 25.8 | 232.1 | 25.0 | 12.2 |
| August | 29.6 | 25.7 | 264.9 | 25.4 | 12.2 |
| September | 29.8 | 25.5 | 246.6 | 24.0 | 12.1 |
| October | 30.1 | 25.7 | 280.6 | 27.6 | 12.1 |
| November | 29.5 | 25.6 | 358.1 | 29.1 | 12.1 |
| December | 28.9 | 25.0 | 330.7 | 28.0 | 12.0 |
Frequently asked questions
Singapore: what is the temperature in August?
The average daytime high is 29.6 °C and the night-time low is 25.7 °C. Start a long walking route in the morning. Plan lunch and shaded breaks for the middle of the day.
How many days with precipitation are there in August?
On average, there are 25.4 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation; the monthly total is 264.9 mm. Precipitation is frequent. Keep several indoor activities in your plans and fit longer walks between them.
What should I pack for walks in August?
Light breathable clothes, a hat, sunglasses and a water bottle will be useful. Add a waterproof outer layer and shoes that dry quickly.
How does the weather change from the start to the end of the month?
Average daytime highs by part of the month: 1–10 — 29.5 °C; 11–20 — 29.7 °C; 21 to month-end — 29.5 °C.
How many daylight hours are there in August?
The average is 12.2 hours. Spread walks between the morning and afternoon, then leave the evening for dinner or indoor activities.
Is Singapore worth visiting in August?
The climate suits a trip if daytime temperatures around 29.6 °C and nights around 25.7 °C work for you. Daytime suits a longer city route; keep a break and some flexible time around midday.
What can I do in Singapore on a wet day in August?
Keep an indoor backup route and a compact rain jacket in your day bag. Keep a museum, market, café or another indoor route near your accommodation.
What should I pack for Singapore in August?
Pack light clothes, comfortable shoes and an extra layer for the evening. Average daylight is 12.2 hours.