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1 April 2026 – The Northeast Monsoon conditions prevailing over the region since December 2025 are forecast to gradually weaken and end, with inter-monsoon conditions setting in during the first week of April 2026. The inter-monsoon period usually lasts to May and is characterised by light and variable winds and higher lightning activity.

2   The first fortnight of April 2026 is expected to be wetter than the past fortnight, with thundery showers forecast over parts of Singapore in the afternoon on most days. The showers may extend into the evening on a few of these days. In addition, Sumatra squalls may bring widespread thundery showers and gusty winds on one or two mornings. The total rainfall for the first fortnight of April 2026 is forecast to be near average over most parts of the island.

3    While more showers are expected in the first fortnight of April 2026, the daily maximum temperatures may still range between 33 degrees Celsius and 35 degrees Celsius on most days. The daily maximum temperatures may exceed 35 degrees Celsius on a few days when there is less cloud coverage.

4    For updates of the daily weather forecast, please visit the MSS website (https://www.weather.gov.sg), NEA website (www.nea.gov.sg), or download the myENV app.

REVIEW OF THE PAST TWO WEEKS (16 – 31 March 2026)

5   Northeast Monsoon conditions prevailed over Singapore and the surrounding region in the second fortnight of March 2026. During this period, the low-level winds blew mainly from the north or northeast.

6   There were several fair days in the second fortnight of March 2026. Short-duration thundery showers fell over parts of the island in the afternoon on a few days. On 17 March 2026 and18 March 2026, localized thundery showers affected the southern and western part of Singapore in the afternoon. The daily total rainfall of 58.4mm recorded at Tuas South on 17 March 2026 and at Lim Chu Kang on 18 March 2026 was the highest rainfall recorded for the second fortnight of March 2026.

7   The second fortnight of March 2026 was warm, with the daily maximum temperatures registering above 34 degrees Celsius on most days. The highest daily maximum temperature of 35.4 degrees Celsius was recorded at Sembawang on 30 March 2026.

8    Many areas across the island registered well below average rainfall in the second fortnight of March 2026.

CLIMATE STATION STATISTICS

Long-term Statistics for April
(Climatological reference period: 1991 – 2020)

Historical Extremes for April
(Rainfall since 1869 and temperature since 1929)

23 March 2026 – Singapore has broken several rainfall and temperature records in 2025, according to the Meteorological Service Singapore’s (MSS) 2025 Annual Climate Assessment Report [1], which covers the year’s climate conditions and notable weather events. This report has been published in conjunction with World Meteorological Day and features the latest coverage of Singapore’s heat stress monitoring network, in line with the theme “Observing Today, Protecting Tomorrow”.

Singapore’s 2025 Climate Overview 

2.      2025 began with wet and cool weather from January to March due to La Niña [2] conditions and Northeast Monsoon surges, which brought Singapore its wettest March on record. The above-average rainfall in the early months made 2025 Singapore’s 7th wettest year since 1980. However, the weather pattern shifted from May onwards, with Singapore experiencing its warmest June and November on record. Despite La Niña’s cooling influence, 2025 still ranked among Singapore’s top 10 warmest years.

Temperature

3.      Singapore’s average temperature [3] in 2025 was 28.1 degrees Celsius, making it the joint 8th warmest year on record alongside 2010 and 2002, despite La Niña conditions. This reflects the influence of the ongoing long-term warming trend globally and Singapore. Singapore’s annual mean temperature has risen by 0.24 degrees Celsius per decade since 1984.

4.       Several temperature records were matched or broken in 2025. June 2025 was Singapore’s warmest June since 1929, tied with 1997. November saw multiple temperature records broken, including the highest-ever November temperature of 36.0 degrees Celsius recorded at Newton on 1 November during an exceptionally warm and dry period. November was also Singapore’s warmest November since 1929.

Heat Stress

5.       Singapore recorded its highest heat stress reading ever when the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) reached 35.0 degrees Celsius at Palawan Green (Sentosa) on 31 October.

6.       To enhance monitoring capabilities, MSS expanded its heat stress monitoring network by adding seven new stations in 2025 and a further five stations in January 2026, bringing the total to 20 operational stations across Singapore today. Singapore experienced 29 days of high heat stress [4] in 2025. September and October had the most such days for those months since 2018, partly due to improved detection from our expanded network.

Rainfall

7.      2025 was the 7th wettest year since 1980, with annual total rainfall [5] of 2984.9mm, 18 per cent above the long-term average. Three monsoon surges brought exceptionally wet conditions early in the year. March 2025 was the wettest March on record, with islandwide average rainfall of 482.9mm – 130 per cent above the month’s long-term average. The climate station’s monthly total rainfall of 550.1mm broke the previous March record of 528.3mm set in 1913.

8.       Singapore’s rainfall is increasing, with annual total rainfall increasing by 92.5mm per decade from 1980 to 2025. Over the same period, Singapore experienced more rain on wet days [6], indicating heavier downpours when it rains. In 2025, the average rainfall on wet days was 13.8mm, the second highest on record, after 2021 (14.4 mm/day).

Notable Weather Events in 2025

Three Northeast Monsoon Surges in Early 2025

9.       Early 2025 marked one of Singapore’s wettest starts of the year on record, with three monsoon surges. Two of these surges occurred in quick succession – the first from 10-13 January, the second from 17-19 January, and a third on 19-20 March. During the first surge, Pulau Tekong recorded 241.8mm of rainfall on 10 January, setting a record for the highest daily rainfall in January.

Record-Breaking Heat in November

10.      The first half of November 2025 was exceptionally warm, with daytime temperatures exceeding 33 degrees Celsius and notably dry conditions across Singapore. On 1 November, Newton recorded 36.0 degrees Celsius, the highest temperature ever observed in November, surpassing the previous record of 35.8 degrees Celsius.

Heavy Thunderstorms in April

11.      Heavy thunderstorms in April 2025 led to flash floods on a few days. In particular, intense thunderstorms on 13 April resulted in torrential rain, which peaked around 2pm. Yishun Ring Road area recorded 117.0mm of rainfall that day, the highest for April 2025. Flash floods occurred at Yishun, Punggol and the Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway near Buangkok, but all subsided within an hour.

Strengthening Singapore’s Climate Resilience 

12.       Despite temporary cooling by La Niña in 2025, the warming trend continues both globally and in Singapore. Rising temperatures and related extreme weather events highlight the importance of climate adaptation. Singapore is strengthening its climate preparedness with Ministry of Sustainability and Environment (MSE)’s designation of 2026 as the Year of Climate Adaptation and the launch of the nation’s first National Adaptation Plan in 2027, reinforcing the government’s commitment to building a climate-resilient Singapore.

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[1] The full report is available at www.weather.gov.sg. Please refer to Annex A for the infographic and Annex B for a summary of temperature and rainfall records matched or broken in 2025.

[2] La Niña is one phase of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation, a climate phenomenon in the tropical Pacific that affects climate around the world.

[3] Long-term temperature trends are based on records from the climate station, which began from 1929.

[4] Heat stress levels are based on Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT).  Days of high heat stress are defined when any hourly average WBGT at a station is equal to or greater than 33 degrees Celsius.

[5] Singapore’s annual total rainfall is calculated from the average across 32 stations islandwide with continuous rainfall records starting from 1980.

[6] A day is considered a wet day when the daily rainfall averaged across islandwide stations ≥ 1 mm.

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ANNEX A

ANNEX B

Table 1: Summary of record-matching and record-breaking (in bold) temperatures and rainfall at the climate station in 2025.

Table 2: Summary of record-matching and record-breaking (in bold) temperatures and rainfall across all other stations in 2025.

16 March 2026 – The prevailing Northeast Monsoon conditions are expected to continue for the rest of March 2026, with winds blowing mainly from the northwest or northeast.

2    In the second half of March 2026, short-duration thundery showers are expected over parts of the island in the afternoon on some days. Towards the final week of the month, there may be  several dry and warm days. The second half of March 2026 is likely to be less wet than the first, and the total rainfall is forecast to be below average over most parts of the island.

3    More warm days are expected in the second half of March 2026 compared to the first. The daily maximum temperatures are likely to range between 34 degrees Celsius and 35 degrees Celsius on most days. On a few days, the daily maximum temperatures may exceed 35 degrees Celsius when there is less cloud coverage.

4    For updates of the daily weather forecast, please visit the MSS website (https://www.weather.gov.sg), NEA website (www.nea.gov.sg), or download the myENV app.

REVIEW OF THE PAST TWO WEEKS (1 – 15 March 2026)

5   Northeast Monsoon conditions prevailed over Singapore and the surrounding region in the first half of March 2026. During this period, the low-level winds blew mainly from the northwest or northeast.

6   Thundery showers fell over parts of the island on some afternoons, extending into the evening on a few occasions. Strong solar heating coupled with convergence of winds brought heavy thundery showers over the southern and western parts of Singapore in the late afternoon and evening of 6 March 2026. The daily total rainfall of 74.4 mm recorded around Clementi Stadium that day was the highest rainfall recorded for the first half of March 2026.

7   The daily maximum temperatures in the first half of March 2026 were around 34 degrees Celsius on most days. The highest daily maximum temperature of 35.3 degree Celsius was recorded at Sentosa Island on 11 March 2026.

8   Most parts of Singapore recorded below average rainfall in the first half of March 2026. The area around Sembawang registered rainfall of 71 per cent below average, and the area around Somerset registered rainfall of 15 per cent above average.

CLIMATE STATION STATISTICS

Long-term Statistics for March
(Climatological reference period: 1991 – 2020)

Historical Extremes for March
(Rainfall since 1869 and temperature since 1929)

2 March 2026 – The prevailing Northeast Monsoon conditions are expected to continue in the first fortnight of March 2026, with winds blowing mainly from the northwest or northeast.

2    Thundery showers are forecast over parts of the island in the afternoon on most days. The showers may extend into the evening on a few of these days. The total rainfall for the first fortnight of March 2026 is forecast to be near average over most parts of the island.

3    The daily maximum temperatures are likely to range between 33 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius on most days and reach around 35 degrees Celsius on a few days.

4    For updates of the daily weather forecast, please visit the MSS website (https://www.weather.gov.sg), NEA website (www.nea.gov.sg), or download the myENV app.

REVIEW OF THE PAST TWO WEEKS (16 – 28 February 2026)

5   Northeast Monsoon conditions prevailed over Singapore and the surrounding region in the second fortnight of February 2026. During this period, the low-level winds blew mainly from the northwest or northeast.

6   The second fortnight of February 2026 was wet, particularly in the first few days. Thundery showers fell over parts of the island in the afternoon on most days, extending into the evening on some days. Strong convergence of winds over the region in the first few days of the fortnight resulted in dense cloud formation, heavy rain and cooler temperatures over Singapore. On 19 February 2026, widespread heavy thundery showers affected Singapore in the afternoon and evening. The daily total rainfall of 148.6mm recorded at Margaret Drive that day was the highest rainfall recorded for the second fortnight of February 2026.

7   The daily maximum temperatures in the second fortnight of February 2026 were above 32 degrees Celsius on most days. The highest daily maximum temperature of 35.2 degrees Celsius was recorded at Admiralty on 28 February 2026. The lowest daily minimum temperature of 20.3 degree Celsius was recorded at Newton during the heavy rain event on 19 February 2026.

8   Singapore recorded well above average rainfall in the second fortnight of February 2026. Ulu Pandan registered rainfall of about 530 per cent above average.

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CLIMATE STATION STATISTICS

Long-term Statistics for March
(Climatological reference period: 1991 – 2020)

Historical Extremes for March
(Rainfall since 1869 and temperature since 1929)

We have updated the names of some weather observation stations to accommodate the expansion of our weather observation network. With more stations in some towns, station names have been updated to reflect either the road name or the nearest landmark. Please refer to go.gov.sg/station-summary for a summary of the updated station names.

16 February 2026 – The prevailing Northeast Monsoon conditions are expected to continue in the second fortnight of February 2026, with winds blowing mainly from the northwest or northeast.

2    Moderate to heavy thundery showers are forecast over most parts of the island in the afternoon and evening during the first few days of the second fortnight of February 2026. Following this period, conditions are expected to turn relatively drier, though brief localised thundery showers may still occur on several afternoons. A few dry days may be expected. Overall, the total rainfall for the second fortnight of February 2026 is expected to be near average across most parts of the island.

3    The daily maximum temperatures are likely to range between 32 degrees Celsius and 33 degrees Celsius on most days, with high of around 34 degrees Celsius on a few days.

4    For updates of the daily weather forecast, please visit the MSS website (https://www.weather.gov.sg), NEA website (www.nea.gov.sg), or download the myENV app.

REVIEW OF THE PAST TWO WEEKS (1 – 15 February 2026)

5   Northeast Monsoon conditions prevailed over Singapore and the surrounding region in the first fortnight of February 2026. During this period, the low-level winds blew from the north or northeast.

6   The first fortnight of February 2026 saw more showers compared to the second half of January 2026. Localised, short-duration showers occurred over parts of the island on several afternoons. On 5 February 2026, widespread thundery showers affected many areas, resulting in a daily total rainfall of 108.6 mm around the Jurong Pier area. This was the highest daily rainfall recorded in the first fortnight of February 2026.

7   During the first fortnight of February 2026, daily maximum temperatures generally ranged from about 32 degrees Celsius to 33 degrees Celsius. On several occasions, the maximum temperature exceeded 34 degrees Celsius, with the highest reading of 34.7 degrees Celsius recorded at Jurong Island on 4 February 2026.

8   Most parts of Singapore recorded below average rainfall in the first fortnight of February 2026. The area around Bedok North registered rainfall of 88 per cent below average, and the area around Jurong Pier registered rainfall of 89 per cent above average.

CLIMATE STATION STATISTICS

Long-term Statistics for February
(Climatological reference period: 1991 – 2020)

Historical Extremes for February
(Rainfall since 1869 and temperature since 1929)

2 February 2026 – The prevailing Northeast Monsoon conditions are expected to continue in the first fortnight of February 2026, with winds blowing mainly from the northwest or northeast.

2    Wet weather is likely to return in the middle of first week of February 2026, with thundery showers expected over parts of the island in the afternoon on most days. The showers may extend into the evening on a few of these days. The total rainfall for the first fortnight of February 2026 is forecast to be near average over most parts of the island.

3    The daily maximum temperatures are likely to range between 32 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius on most days.

4    For updates of the daily weather forecast, please visit the MSS website (https://www.weather.gov.sg), NEA website (www.nea.gov.sg), or download the myENV app.

REVIEW OF THE PAST TWO WEEKS (16 – 31 January 2026)

5   Northeast Monsoon conditions prevailed over Singapore and the surrounding region in the second fortnight of January 2026. During this period, the low-level winds blew from the north or northeast.

6   Singapore and the surrounding region experienced dry weather in the second fortnight of January 2026. Localised short-duration showers fell over parts of the island in the afternoon on a few days. On 16 January 2026, moderate to heavy showers affected the southern and western parts of Singapore in the late afternoon and evening. The daily total rainfall of 54.8mm recorded at Lim Chu Kang that day was the highest rainfall recorded for the second fortnight of January 2026.

7   The daily maximum temperatures in the second fortnight of January 2026 were between 32 degrees Celsius and 33 degrees Celsius on most days. The highest daily maximum temperature of 33.5 degree Celsius was recorded at Jurong Island on 24 January 2026 and at Paya Lebar on 31 January 2026.

8   Singapore recorded well below average rainfall in the second fortnight of January 2026. Changi registered rainfall of about 99 per cent below average.

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CLIMATE STATION STATISTICS

Long-term Statistics for February
(Climatological reference period: 1991 – 2020)

Historical Extremes for February
(Rainfall since 1869 and temperature since 1929)

Singapore, 16 January 2026 – The prevailing Northeast Monsoon conditions are expected to continue into the second fortnight of January 2026, with the low-level winds over Singapore and the surrounding region blowing mostly from the northeast or northwest.

2    Moderate to heavy thundery showers are expected over most parts of the island in the afternoon and evening on the first few days of the second fortnight of January 2026. Thereafter, conditions should turn relatively drier, though brief localised thundery showers may still occur on several afternoons. A few days may be dry and occasionally windy. Overall, rainfall for the second fortnight of January 2026 is forecast to be below average across most parts of the island.

3    For the rest of January 2026, the daily maximum temperatures are likely to range between 32 degrees Celsius and 33 degrees Celsius on most days and may reach around 34 degrees Celsius on a few days.

4    For updates of the daily weather forecast, please visit the MSS website (https://www.weather.gov.sg), NEA website (www.nea.gov.sg), or download the myENV app.

REVIEW OF THE PAST TWO WEEKS (1 – 15 January 2026)

5    Northeast Monsoon conditions prevailed over Singapore and the surrounding region in the first half of January 2026. During this period, the low-level winds blew from the northwest or northeast.

6    The Northeast Monsoon brought relatively dry and windy conditions to Singapore and the surrounding region on most days in the first two weeks of 2026. Short-duration thundery showers fell over parts of the island in the afternoon on some days. On 7 January 2026, heavy thundery showers affected the southern, western and central parts of Singapore in the afternoon and evening. The daily total rainfall of 81.6 mm recorded at Jurong Island that day was the highest rainfall recorded for the first half of January 2026.

7    The first half of January 2026 was relatively cool with daily maximum temperatures below 33 degrees Celsius on all days. The highest daily maximum temperature of 32.7 degree Celsius was recorded at Tuas South, Choa Chu Kang, and Jurong Island on 1, 5, and 13 January 2026 respectively.

8    Most parts of the island recorded well below-average rainfall in the first half of January 2026. The area around Ang Mo Kio registered rainfall of 93 per cent below-average, and the area around Jurong Pier registered rainfall of 78 per cent above-average.

CLIMATE STATION STATISTICS

Long-term Statistics for January
(Climatological reference period: 1991 – 2020)

Historical Extremes for January
(Rainfall since 1869 and temperature since 1929)

Singapore, 2 January 2026 – The prevailing Northeast Monsoon conditions are expected to continue in the first fortnight of January 2026, with winds blowing mainly from the northwest or northeast.

2    Thundery showers are expected over parts of the island in the afternoon on most days. The showers may extend into the evening on a few of these days. The total rainfall for the first fortnight of January 2026 is forecast to be below average over most parts of the island.

3    The daily maximum temperatures are likely to range between 32 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius on most days and slightly exceed 34 degrees Celsius on a few days.

4    For updates of the daily weather forecast, please visit the MSS website (https://www.weather.gov.sg), NEA website (www.nea.gov.sg), or download the myENV app.

REVIEW OF THE PAST TWO WEEKS (16 – 31 DECEMBER 2025)

5    Northeast Monsoon conditions prevailed over Singapore and the surrounding region in the second fortnight of December 2025. During the period, the low-level winds blew mainly from the northwest or northeast.

6    Thundery showers fell over parts of the island on most afternoons, extending into the evening on a few days. On 26 December 2025, heavy thundery showers affected the southern, western and central parts of Singapore in the afternoon. The daily total rainfall of 98.4 mm recorded at Pasir Laba that day was the highest rainfall recorded for the second fortnight of December 2025.

7    The daily maximum temperatures in the second fortnight of December 2025 were between 32 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius on most days. The highest daily maximum temperature of 34.7 degree Celsius was recorded at Jurong Island on 24 December 2025.

8    Singapore recorded well below average rainfall in the second fortnight of December 2025. Sembawang registered rainfall of about 80 per cent below average.

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CLIMATE STATION STATISTICS

Long-term Statistics for January
(Climatological reference period: 1991 – 2020)

Historical Extremes for January
(Rainfall since 1869 and temperature since 1929)

Singapore, 16 December 2025 – The prevailing Northeast Monsoon conditions are expected to continue in the second fortnight of December 2025, with winds blowing mainly from the northwest or northeast.

2    The current wet weather is likely to continue for the rest of December 2025. Thundery showers are expected in the afternoon on most days, extending into the evening on some days. The showers could be widespread and heavy on a few of these days. The total rainfall for the second fortnight of December 2025 is forecast to be near average over most parts of the island.

3    The daily maximum temperatures are likely to range between 32 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius on most days.

4    For updates of the daily weather forecast, please visit the MSS website (https://www.weather.gov.sg), NEA website (www.nea.gov.sg), or download the myENV app.

REVIEW OF THE PAST TWO WEEKS (1 – 15 DECEMBER 2025)

5    Northeast Monsoon conditions prevailed over Singapore and the surrounding region in the first fortnight of December 2025. During this time, the low-level winds blew mainly from the northwest or northeast.

6    Moderate to heavy thundery showers fell over parts of Singapore on most afternoons. The showers extended into the evening on a few days. On 4 December 2025, heavy thundery showers affected many areas of the island in the afternoon, with the most intense rainfall over the western part of Singapore. The daily total rainfall of 134.2 mm recorded at Jurong West that day was the highest rainfall recorded for the first fortnight of December 2025.

7    The daily maximum temperatures in the first fortnight of December 2025 were between 32 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius on most days. The highest daily maximum temperature of 34.5 degree Celsius was recorded at Newton on 5 December 2025.

8    Most parts of Singapore recorded above average rainfall in the first fortnight of December 2025. The area around Jurong Pier registered rainfall of 175 per cent above average, and the area around MacRitchie Reservoir registered rainfall of 7 per cent below average.

CLIMATE STATION STATISTICS

Long-term Statistics for December
(Climatological reference period: 1991 – 2020)

Historical Extremes for December
(Rainfall since 1869 and temperature since 1929)