Singapore is situated near the equator and has a typically tropical climate, with abundant rainfall, high and uniform temperatures, and high humidity all year round. Many of its climate variables, such as temperature and relative humidity, do not show large month-to-month variation.  However, many variables exhibit prominent diurnal (or daily) variations from hour to hour, indicating the strong influence that solar heating has on the local climate.

Seasons

Singapore’s climate is characterised by two monsoon seasons separated by inter-monsoonal periods (see table below).  The Northeast Monsoon occurs from December to early March, and the Southwest Monsoon from June to September. The major weather systems affecting Singapore that can lead to heavy rainfall are:

Monsoon surges, or strong wind episodes in the Northeast Monsoon flow bringing about major rainfall events;

Sumatra squalls, an organised line of thunderstorms travelling eastward across Singapore, having developed over the island of Sumatra or Straits of Malacca west of us;

Afternoon and evening thunderstorms caused by strong surface heating and by the sea breeze circulation that develops in the afternoon.

The occurrence of these events at different times of year is outlined in the following table.  

Take a Singapore city tour to orient yourself with popular districts like Chinatown, Little India and Marina Bay. A great activity for the start of your trip, this half-day tour introduces you to top attractions like the Merlion, colonial landmarks like City Hall and cultural sites like Thian Hock Keng Temple. A stop at the UNESCO-listed botanical gardens is also included along the way. Singapore's highlights in a choice of morning or afternoon tours Chinatown's ancient Thian Hock Keng Temple and handicraft centre Photo stop at Marina Bay to photograph Singapore's iconic Merlion Thousands of colorful orchid species in the National Orchid Garden Sights and scents of Little India Informative commentary from your English-speaking licensed guide

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If you can get a taxi they are usually reasonably priced. Public transportation operates Mass Rapid Transit MRT, Light Rail Transit LRT , and a local bus service. When you purchase your ticket you are charged 10 cents that is refunded on your 3rd trip and a single trip will cost you very little.

The bus system also connects you to most destinations in Singapore. For all modes of public transportation there are buses you can buy to pay for your trip. EZ-link and NETS Flashpay cards allow you to load money to your card to pay for your bus trip. This way you do not have to keep change for the bus or keep up with the varying amounts of fare. Just like in most cities taxis in Singapore use a meter. Taxis normally cost you a low rate per mile.

About Singapore Airport

The airport handles approximately 53.1 million passengers each year handled by some 28,000 employees. Since 1981, this airport has won 430 awards including 30 in 2012. Singapore itself hosts a mix of cultures: Malay, Chinese, Indian, and Western. There is so much to see and do for a first-timer that you’ll hardly be able to do it all.

Hotels in SIN

You’ll find your share of budget friendly hotels for your Singapore stay. Anywhere near Grand, Little India, or Balestier districts, however these usually cater to those who only need 1 hour in a room. For mid-price hotel stay you’ll find some good quality boutique hotels in Chinatown. If you are splurging a bit and can pay the $300 and up price tag head over to either the Marina Bay or Orchard Road area. The rates here vary and you can get some good off-season discounts.

Singapore Restaurants

Enjoy breakfast Singapore style with Kopitiam: kaya (a spread made from coconut milk, sugar, and eggs) toast, the strongest sweet coffee you can drink, and runny eggs. It’ll cost you about $2 at any local coffee shop but Ya Kun Kaya does it best. Lunch or dinner at Sushi Tei, Crystal Jade, or Central will fill you up in no time.

Things to do in Singapore

The Singapore zoo or the Jurong Bird Park are first on the list for all of you animal lovers, both will cost you and $18 admission fee and if you take a taxi from the city center you pay about $10 for the taxi. Don’t forget to do some premier shopping at Ngee Ann City there you’ll enjoy high end shopping from Cartier to Tiffany’s. The Chinatown Heritage Centre is another great location to visit. The admission is $10 and you get an up-close look into Chinatown’s history and development.

The culture of Singapore is a combination of Asian and European cultures. Influenced by Malay, South Asian, East Asian, and Eurasian cultures, Singapore has been dubbed as a country where "East meets West", "Easy Asia" and "Garden city".