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Singapore, 15 November 2024 – Inter-monsoon conditions have been prevailing since the start of October 2024, with the low-level winds mostly light and variable in direction. In the second fortnight of November 2024, Northeast Monsoon conditions are expected to set in over Singapore, as the winds gradually strengthen and shift to blow from the northeast or northwest. The Northeast Monsoon season typically extends to March.

2          In the second fortnight of November 2024, moderate to heavy thundery showers are expected over most parts of the island in the afternoon on most days. The showers may extend into the night on a few days. The total rainfall for the second fortnight of November 2024 is forecast to be above average over 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 and could still reach a high of around 34 degrees Celsius on a few days. On some rainy days, daily lows of around 23 degrees Celsius can be expected.

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

REVIEW OF THE PAST TWO WEEKS (1 – 14 NOVEMBER 2024)

5          Inter-monsoon conditions prevailed over Singapore and the surrounding region in the first fortnight of November 2024, with the prevailing winds generally light and variable in direction. The low-level winds blew from the southeast or southwest on some days.

6          Thundery showers fell over parts of the island in the late morning and afternoon on most days. On 11 November 2024, regional convergence of winds led to the development of intense thundery showers over Singapore. A total of 73.2mm of rainfall was recorded at Pasir Ris that day. This was the highest daily rainfall recorded for the first fortnight of November 2024.

7          The daily maximum temperatures in the first fortnight of November 2024 were between 32 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius on most days. The highest daily maximum temperature of 35.2 degree Celsius was recorded at Paya Lebar on 1 November 2024.

8          About half of the island recorded above average rainfall in the first fortnight of November 2024. The areas around Ulu Pandan registered rainfall of about 53 per cent above average, while the areas around Kent Ridge registered rainfall of about 58 per cent below average.

CLIMATE STATION STATISTICS

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

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

Singapore, 1 November 2024 – Inter-monsoon conditions are prevailing over Singapore and the surrounding region with winds mostly light and variable in direction.

2          In the first fortnight of November 2024, moderate to heavy thundery showers are expected over parts of the island in the afternoon on most days. The showers may extend into the night on a few days. In addition, Sumatra squalls may bring widespread thundery showers accompanied by gusty winds on one or two mornings. The total rainfall for the first fortnight of November 2024 is forecast to be above 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, with highs of around 35 degrees Celsius on a few days.

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

REVIEW OF THE PAST TWO WEEKS (16 – 31 OCTOBER 2024)

5          Inter-monsoon conditions prevailed over Singapore and the surrounding region in the second fortnight of October 2024, with the prevailing winds generally light and variable in direction. The low-level winds shifted to blow from the southeast or southwest on some days.

6          The second fortnight of October 2024 was less wet compared to the first fortnight. Short-duration thundery showers fell over parts of the island in the late morning and afternoon on some days. On 16 October 2024, moderate to heavy thundery showers affected the northern and western parts of Singapore in the early afternoon. The daily total rainfall of 57.6 mm recorded at Choa Chu Kang that day was the highest rainfall recorded for the second fortnight of October 2024.

7          The second fortnight of October 2024 was warm, with daily maximum temperatures registering above 34 degrees Celsius on most days. The highest daily maximum temperature of 35.6 degree Celsius was recorded at Paya Lebar on 21 October 2024.

8          Singapore recorded well below average rainfall in the second fortnight of October 2024. Jurong West registered rainfall of about 85 per cent below average.

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CLIMATE STATION STATISTICS

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

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

Singapore, 16 October 2024 – Inter-monsoon conditions, are expected to continue for the rest of October 2024. Prevailing winds will be mostly light and variable in direction, and blow from the southeast or southwest on some days.

2          The weather for the second fortnight of October 2024 is expected to be warm and less wet compared to the first fortnight. Short-duration thundery showers are expected over parts of the island in the late morning and afternoon on some days. In addition, Sumatra squalls may bring widespread thundery showers and gusty winds during the pre-dawn hours and morning on a few days. Less rainfall can be expected in the last week of October 2024 and there may be a few days with little rainfall. The total rainfall for the second fortnight of October 2024 is forecast to be below 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, with highs of around 35 degrees Celsius on a few days.

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

REVIEW OF THE PAST TWO WEEKS (1 – 15 OCTOBER 2024)

5          In the first fortnight of October 2024, inter-monsoon conditions prevailed over Singapore, with prevailing winds generally light and variable in direction. On some days, the low-level winds shifted to blow from the south or southwest.

6          Thundery showers fell over parts of the island in the late morning and afternoon on most days. On 14 October 2024, regional convergence of winds led to the development of intense thundery showers over Singapore. A total of 145.8mm of rainfall was recorded at Kent Ridge that day. This was the highest daily rainfall recorded for the first fortnight of October 2024.

7          The daily maximum temperatures in the first fortnight of October 2024 were below 34 degrees Celsius on most days. The highest daily maximum temperature of 34.1 degree Celsius was recorded at Admiralty on 3 October 2024.

8          Most parts of Singapore recorded above average rainfall in the first fortnight of October 2024. Kent Ridge registered rainfall of about 137 per cent above average, and Paya Lebar registered rainfall of about 8 per cent below average.

CLIMATE STATION STATISTICS

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

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

Singapore, 1 October 2024 – Inter-monsoon conditions are expected to set in during the first week of October 2024, as the Southwest Monsoon gradually weakens. The inter-monsoon period is characterised by light and variable winds as well as higher lightning activity.

2          Thundery showers are expected over parts of the island in the afternoon on most days in the first fortnight of October 2024. The showers may extend into the night on a few days. The total rainfall for the first fortnight of October 2024 is forecast to be above 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 (www.weather.gov.sg), NEA website (www.nea.gov.sg), or download the myENV app.

REVIEW OF THE PAST TWO WEEKS (16 – 30 SEPTEMBER 2024)

5          Southwest Monsoon conditions prevailed over Singapore and the surrounding region in the second fortnight of September 2024, with the prevailing winds blowing mostly from the southeast or southwest.

6          Thundery showers fell over parts of the island in the late morning and afternoon on most days. Sumatra squalls also brought widespread thundery showers and gusty winds over Singapore on a few nights. The squall on 17 September 2024 resulted in maximum wind gusts ranging from about 40km/h to 80km/h, with East Coast Parkway registering wind gusts up to 83.2km/h. On 24 September 2024, regional convergence of winds coupled with strong solar heating brought heavy thundery showers over many areas of Singapore in the afternoon. The daily total rainfall of 95.4 mm recorded at Jurong Pier that day was the highest rainfall recorded for the second fortnight of September 2024.

7          The daily maximum temperatures in the second fortnight of September 2024 were above 33 degrees Celsius on most days. The highest daily maximum temperature of 35.7 degree Celsius was recorded at Ang Mo Kio on 22 September 2024.

8          Most parts of Singapore recorded above average rainfall in the second fortnight of September 2024. Jurong West registered rainfall of about 120 per cent above average, and Somerset registered rainfall of about 40 per cent below average.

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CLIMATE STATION STATISTICS

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

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

Singapore, 16 September 2024 – The prevailing Southwest Monsoon conditions are forecast to persist over Singapore and the surrounding region in the next fortnight with the low-level winds blowing from the south or west on most days.

2          In the early part of the coming fortnight, there may be a few days with little rainfall. Sumatra squalls may bring widespread thundery showers and gusty winds during the pre-dawn hours and morning on a few days.  More rainfall is forecast in the latter half of the fortnight, with thundery showers expected on most afternoons. The thundery showers could be widespread and heavy on some of these days. The total rainfall for the second half of September 2024 is forecast to be above average over most parts of the island.

3          Daily temperatures are expected to range between 24 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius on most days. The wet weather may bring daily temperatures of between 23 and 32 degrees Celsius on a few days.

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

REVIEW OF THE PAST TWO WEEKS (1 – 15 SEPTEMBER 2024)

5          Southwest Monsoon conditions prevailed over Singapore and the surrounding region in the first half of September 2024, with the prevailing winds blowing mostly from the southeast or southwest.

6          Localised short-duration thundery showers fell over parts of the island in the late morning and afternoon on most days. On 4 September 2024, moderate to heavy thundery showers fell over many parts of Singapore in the late morning and early afternoon. The daily total rainfall of 57.4 mm recorded at Buona Vista that day was the highest rainfall recorded for the first half of September 2024.

7          The daily maximum temperatures in the first half of September 2024 were between 32 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius on most days. The highest daily maximum temperature of 35.2 degree Celsius was recorded at Pulau Ubin on 1 September 2024.

8          Most parts of Singapore recorded above average rainfall in the first fortnight of September 2024. Sentosa registered rainfall of about 77 per cent above average, and Paya Lebar registered rainfall of about 10 per cent below average.

CLIMATE STATION STATISTICS

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

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

Singapore, 2 September 2024 – Southwest Monsoon conditions are prevailing over Singapore and the surrounding region with winds blowing mainly from the southeast or southwest.

2          Localised short-duration thundery showers are expected over parts of the island in the late morning and afternoon on several days in the first half of September 2024. In addition, Sumatra squalls may bring widespread thundery showers and gusty winds on one or two mornings in the latter half of the fortnight. The total rainfall for the first half of September 2024 is forecast to be slightly below average to 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 slightly exceed 34 degrees Celsius on a few days. A few nights may also be warm and humid, and the temperatures may stay above 28 degrees Celsius.

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

REVIEW OF THE PAST TWO WEEKS (16 – 31 AUGUST 2024)

5          Southwest Monsoon conditions prevailed over Singapore and the surrounding region in the second half of August 2024, with the prevailing winds blowing mostly from the southeast or southwest.

6          Localised short-duration thundery showers fell over parts of the island in the late morning and afternoon on most days. On 23 August 2024, localised convergence of winds brought heavy thundery showers over the northwestern part of Singapore in the early afternoon. The daily total rainfall of 72.4 mm recorded at Kranji that day was the highest rainfall recorded for the second half of August 2024.

7          The daily maximum temperatures in the second fortnight of August 2024 were between 32 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius on most days. The highest daily maximum temperature of 34.6 degree Celsius was recorded at Admiralty on 19 August 2024 and at Pulau Ubin on 31 August 2024.

8          Most parts of Singapore recorded below average rainfall in the second fortnight of August 2024. Kranji Reservoir registered rainfall of about 110 per cent above average, and Tai Seng registered rainfall of about 90 per cent below average.

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CLIMATE STATION STATISTICS

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

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

Singapore, 16 July 2024 – Southwest Monsoon conditions are prevailing, with winds continuing to blow mainly from the southeast or southwest. The winds may shift to blow from the west on a few days.

2          The second half of July 2024 is likely to be less wet compared to the first half of the month. Generally fair weather can be expected on a few days. On some days, localised short-duration showers, at times with thunder are expected over a few parts of the island in the afternoon. In addition, island-wide thundery showers with occasional gusty winds due to Sumatra squalls can be expected in the morning on one or two days. The total rainfall for the second half of July 2024 is forecast to be below 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. On a few days, the daily maximum temperature could reach a high of slightly above 34 degrees Celsius. Some nights may be warm and humid, and the temperatures may stay above 28 degrees Celsius, particularly over the south-eastern parts of the island.

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

REVIEW OF THE PAST TWO WEEKS (18 – 30 June 2024)

5          Southwest Monsoon conditions prevailed over Singapore and the surrounding region in the first fortnight of July 2024, with the prevailing winds blowing mostly from the southeast or southwest.

6          In the first half of July 2024, localised short-duration thundery showers fell over parts of the island in the late morning and afternoon on most days. On 7 July 2024, strong day-time heating of land areas brought moderate to heavy thundery showers over several parts of Singapore in the afternoon. The daily total rainfall of 72.6 mm recorded at Jurong West that day was the highest rainfall recorded for the first two weeks of July 2024.

7          The first half of July 2024 was less warm compared to June 2024. There was only one day where the daily maximum temperature across the island was above 34 degrees Celsius. The thundery showers on 12 July 2024 brought the daily minimum temperature to 21.4 degrees Celsius at Paya Lebar. That was the lowest daily minimum temperature for the first fortnight of July 2024.

8          Most parts of Singapore recorded below average rainfall in the first half of July 2024. The area around Somerset registered rainfall of 79 per cent below average, and the area around Paya Lebar registered rainfall of 82 per cent above average.

CLIMATE STATION STATISTICS

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

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

Singapore, 1 July 2024 – Southwest Monsoon conditions are prevailing, with winds blowing mainly from the southeast or southwest.

2    Localised short-duration thundery showers are expected over parts of the island in the late morning and afternoon on most days in the first half of July 2024. In addition, Sumatra squalls may bring widespread thundery showers and gusty winds on a few mornings. The total rainfall for the first half of July 2024 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. Some nights may also be warm and humid, and the temperatures may stay above 28 degrees Celsius.

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 (18 – 30 June 2024)

5    Southwest Monsoon conditions prevailed over Singapore and the surrounding region in the second half of June 2024, with the prevailing winds blowing mostly from the southeast or southwest.

6    The second half of June 2024 was wet with thundery showers falling over parts of Singapore on most days. On 21 June 2024, regional convergence of winds brought widespread moderate to heavy thundery showers over Singapore in the early hours and pre-dawn. The daily total rainfall of 122.0 mm recorded at Changi that day was the highest rainfall recorded for the second half of June 2024.

7    The daily maximum temperatures were below 34 degrees Celsius on most days. The widespread thundery showers on 21 June 2024 brought the daily minimum temperature to 22.3 degree Celsius at Admiralty and Newton. That was the lowest daily minimum temperature for the second half of June 2024.

8    Well above average rainfall was registered across the island in the second fortnight of June 2024. Kranji registered rainfall of 253 per cent above average, and Seletar registered rainfall of 24 per cent above average.

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CLIMATE STATION STATISTICS

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

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