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

2     The first half of April 2024 may be wetter than the past fortnight, with moderate to heavy thundery showers expected over parts of Singapore on most afternoons. The total rainfall for the first fortnight of April 2024 is forecast to be near average over most parts of the island.

3     While more showers are expected in the first half of April 2024, the daily maximum temperatures may still range between 34 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 (15 – 31 March 2024)

5    Northeast Monsoon conditions prevailed over Singapore and the surrounding region in the second half of March 2024. The prevailing low-level winds blew from the northwest or northeast on most days.

6    The second half of March 2024 was fairly dry. Thundery showers fell over parts of the island on some afternoons. On 17 March 2024, strong solar heating coupled with localised convergence of sea breeze brought moderate to heavy thundery showers over the southern and western parts of Singapore in the late afternoon. The daily total rainfall of 81.8 mm recorded at Kent Ridge that day was the highest rainfall recorded for the second half of March 2024.

7    The past fortnight was warm, with daily maximum temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius on most days. The highest daily maximum temperature of 36.3 degree Celsius was recorded at Choa Chu Kang on 24 March 2024.

8    Well below average rainfall was received across the island in the second fortnight of March 2024. Changi and Simei registered rainfall of 99 per cent below average, and Kent Ridge registered rainfall of 10 per cent below average.

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CLIMATE STATION STATISTICS

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

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

Singapore, 15 March 2024 – The Northeast Monsoon conditions prevailing over the region are forecast to persist into the second half of March 2024, with low-level winds blowing from the northwest or northeast.

1     The Northeast Monsoon conditions prevailing over the region are forecast to persist into the second half of March 2024, with low-level winds blowing from the northwest or northeast.

2     The dry and warm conditions experienced towards the middle of the month are expected to continue into the first few days of the coming fortnight. Localised short-duration moderate to heavy thundery showers are forecast on some afternoons, particularly in the last week of the month. The total rainfall for the second half of March 2024 is expected to be below average over most parts of the island.

3     For the rest of the month, the daily maximum temperatures are expected to be around 34 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, especially in the first week of the coming fortnight.

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 – 14 March 2024)

5     Northeast Monsoon conditions prevailed over Singapore and the surrounding region in the first two weeks of March 2024 and the low-level winds blew from the northwest or northeast.

6     Thundery showers fell over parts of the island on most afternoons in the first week of March 2024. Convergence of winds brought moderate to heavy thundery showers over many parts of Singapore on 4 March 2024. The daily total rainfall of 98.6 mm recorded at Buona Vista that day was the highest rainfall recorded for the first half of March 2024. The second week of March 2024 was mostly dry.

7     The daily maximum temperature in the first fortnight of March 2024 ranged between 31.6 degrees Celsius and 36.0 degrees Celsius. The last few days in this period were dry and warm with daily maximum temperatures of above 34 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature of 36.0 degrees Celsius was recorded at Sentosa on 13 March 2024.

8     Most parts of Singapore recorded above average rainfall in the first fortnight of March 2024. Changi registered rainfall of 135 per cent above average, and Mandai registered rainfall of 34 per cent below 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)

Singapore, 1 March 2024 – Northeast Monsoon conditions are prevailing over Singapore and the surrounding region with winds blowing mainly from the northwest or northeast.

2     Wetter conditions are forecast for the first week of March 2024, with moderate to heavy thundery showers expected over many areas of Singapore on most afternoons. In the second week of the month, localised short-duration showers are expected over parts of the island on some afternoons. The total rainfall for the first half of March 2024 is forecast to be near average over most parts of the island.

3     While more showers are expected in the first half of March 2024, the daily maximum temperatures may still range between 33 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius on most days. The daily maximum temperatures may reach around 35 degrees Celsius on a few days when there is less cloud coverage, particularly in the second week of the month.

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 – 29 February 2024)

5     Northeast Monsoon conditions prevailed over Singapore and the surrounding region in the second half of February 2024 and the low-level winds blew from the northwest or northeast.

6     February 2024 was on the whole, fairly dry, with the second half of the month relatively drier than the first. Thundery showers fell over parts of the island on some afternoons in the second half of February 2024. On 21 February 2024, strong solar heating coupled with convergence of winds brought moderate to heavy thundery showers over many parts of Singapore in the late afternoon. The daily total rainfall of 63.6 mm recorded at Kranji that day was the highest rainfall recorded for the second half of February 2024.

7     The daily maximum temperatures in the second half of February 2024 were above 33 degrees Celsius on most days. The highest daily maximum temperature of 35.6 degree Celsius was recorded at Jurong Island on 29 February 2024. .

8     Most parts of Singapore recorded below average rainfall in the second half of February 2024. Paya Lebar registered rainfall of 98 per cent below average, and Tengah registered rainfall of 47 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)

Singapore, 16 February 2024 – The prevailing Northeast Monsoon conditions are expected to continue, with the winds blowing predominantly from the northwest or northeast.

2     The first one or two days in the coming fortnight may be dry. Thereafter, localised short-duration thundery showers are expected over parts of the island on some afternoons. The showers could extend into the evening on a few of these days. The last week of February 2024 is expected to be generally drier. The total rainfall for the second half of February 2024 is forecast to be slightly below-average over most parts of the island.

3     The daily maximum temperatures are likely to hover around 34 degrees Celsius on most days and may reach a high of around 35 degrees Celsius on a few days when there are less clouds in the sky.

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 2024)

5     In the first fortnight of February 2024, Northeast Monsoon conditions prevailed over Singapore and the surrounding region. The winds blew from the north or northeast.

6     Thundery showers fell over parts of the island in the afternoon on most days in the first half of February 2024. The showers extended into the night on a few occasions. On 3 February 2024, regional convergence of winds brought moderate to heavy thundery showers over several parts of Singapore in the late afternoon and evening. The daily total rainfall of 65.6 mm recorded around Clementi Sunset Way area that day was the highest rainfall recorded for the first half of February 2024.

7     There were several days in the first half of February 2024 when the daily maximum temperature reached 34 degrees Celsius or more. The highest daily maximum temperature of 35.2 degree Celsius was recorded at Jurong West on 5 February 2024.

8     Most parts of Singapore recorded above average rainfall in the first fortnight of February 2024. Yio Chu Kang registered rainfall of 143 per cent above average, and Sembawang registered rainfall of 18 per cent below 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)

Singapore, 1 February 2024 – Northeast Monsoon conditions are currently prevailing, with the winds blowing mainly from the northwest or northeast. Generally drier conditions can be expected in the first fortnight of February 2024.

2     During this period, localised short-duration thundery showers are expected over parts of the island on several afternoons. A few days may be fair and warm. Some days in the second week of the fortnight may be windy. The total rainfall for the first half of February 2024 is forecast to be near average over most parts of the island.

3     With less rain and cloud cover, the daily maximum temperatures are likely to range between 33 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius on most days and may 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 – 31 January 2024)

5     Northeast Monsoon conditions prevailed over Singapore and the surrounding region in the second half of January 2024 and the low-level winds blew from the northwest or northeast.

6     Thundery showers fell over parts of the island in the afternoon on most days in the second half of January 2024. The showers extended into the night on a few occasions. On 24 January 2024, regional convergence of winds brought widespread moderate to heavy thundery showers over many parts of Singapore in the afternoon and night. The daily total rainfall of 146.2 mm recorded at Kallang that day was the highest rainfall recorded for the second half of January 2024 and for January 2024.

7     The daily maximum temperatures in the second half of January 2024 ranged between 31 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius on most days. The highest daily maximum temperature of 34.8 degree Celsius was recorded at Admiralty and Jurong West on 21 January 2024 and at Admiralty on 22 January 2024.

8     Above average rainfall was registered across the island in the second half of January 2024 (Figure 2). Lower Pierce Reservoir rainfall of 90 per cent above average, and Admiralty recorded rainfall of three per cent above 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 2024 – The prevailing Northeast Monsoon conditions are expected to continue in the second half of January 2024, with winds blowing mainly from the northwest or northeast.

2     The prevailing wet weather is likely to continue in the first week of the coming fortnight. Between 18 and 20 January 2024, widespread continuous rain, heavy at times and with thunder, may affect Singapore and the surrounding vicinity. In the second half of the fortnight, localised short-duration thundery showers are expected in the afternoon on several days, and occasionally windy conditions with passing showers on one or two days. Overall, the rainfall for the second half of January 2024 is expected to be above average over most parts of the island.

3     The daily temperature is expected to range between 23 degrees Celsius and 29 degrees Celsius on the days when there is continuous rain. For the rest of the fortnight, the daily maximum temperatures are expected to range between 32 degrees Celsius and 33 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 January 2024)

5     Northeast Monsoon conditions prevailed over Singapore and the surrounding region in the first half of January 2024 and the winds blew from the northwest or northeast.

6     The monsoon rain band continued to remain over the equatorial Southeast Asia region and brought wet weather over Singapore in the first two weeks of January 2024. Thundery showers fell over most parts of the island in the afternoon on most days. The showers extended into the night on several of these days. On 4 January 2024, widespread moderate to heavy thundery showers fell over many parts of Singapore. The daily total rainfall of 121.0 mm recorded at Pulau Tekong that day was the highest rainfall recorded for the first half of January 2024.

7     The daily maximum temperatures in the first fortnight of January 2024 were below 33 degrees Celsius on all, except two days. The highest daily maximum temperature of 33.6 degree Celsius was recorded at Clementi on 2 January 2024.

8     Well above average rainfall was registered across the island in the first half of January 2024. The highest anomaly of 184 per cent above average was recorded at Kranji. The anomaly was lowest around Bukit Panjang at 77 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 2024 – The wet weather is likely to continue in the first fortnight of 2024.

2     Moderate to heavy thundery showers are expected over parts of the island on most afternoons. The showers may extend into the night on a few of these days. The total rainfall for the first half of January 2024 is forecast to be above average over most parts of the island.

3     During this period, the daily temperatures are likely to range between 24 degrees Celsius and 33 degrees Celsius on most days. Although thundery showers are expected on most days, the daily maximum temperature 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 (15 – 31 December 2023)

5     Northeast Monsoon conditions prevailed over Singapore and the surrounding region in the second half of December 2023 and the low-level winds blew from the northwest or northeast.

6     The monsoon rain band continued to remain over the equatorial Southeast Asia region and brought wet weather over Singapore. Thundery showers fell over parts of the island in the afternoon on all days in the second fortnight of December 2023. The showers extended into the night on a few occasions. On 25 December 2023, widespread moderate to heavy thundery showers fell over many parts of Singapore in the afternoon. The daily total rainfall of 134.0 mm recorded at Admiralty that day was the highest rainfall recorded for the second half of December 2023 and for December 2023.

7     The daily maximum temperatures in the second half of December 2023 ranged between 33 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius on most days. The highest daily maximum temperature of 34.4 degree Celsius was recorded at Clementi on 15 December 2023.

8     Most parts of the island recorded above average rainfall in the second half of December 2023. Admiralty recorded rainfall of 73 per cent above average, and Simei recorded rainfall of 18 per cent below 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, 15 December 2023 – The Northeast Monsoon conditions which prevailed since the start of December 2023 are expected to continue in the second half of the month, with winds blowing mainly from the northwest or northeast.

2    The current wet weather is likely to continue for the rest of the month. On most days in the fortnight, thundery showers are expected in the afternoon and may extend into the evening on some days. The thundery showers could be widespread and heavy on a few of these days. In addition, Singapore may experience windy conditions with brief periods of passing showers on one or two days during the fortnight. Overall, the rainfall for the second half of December 2023 is expected to be above average over most parts of the island.

3    For the coming fortnight, the daily temperature is forecast to range between 24 degrees Celsius and 33 degrees Celsius on most days. Although thundery showers are expected on most days, the daily maximum temperature may reach around 34 degrees Celsius on some 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 – 14 December 2023)

5    Northeast Monsoon conditions prevailed over Singapore and the surrounding region in the first fortnight of December 2023. During the period, the low-level winds blew mainly from the northwest or northeast on most days.

6    During the first two weeks of December 2023, Singapore experienced moderate to heavy thundery showers on most days. The showers fell mostly in the afternoon, and on few days, extended into the evening. The heavy thundery showers that fell over many areas of the island on 12 December 2023 resulted in a daily total rainfall of 89.9mm recorded at Woodlands. This was the highest total rainfall in a day for the first half of December 2023.

7    In the first fortnight of December 2023, the highest daily maximum temperature recorded was 35.5 degrees Celsius on 5 December 2023 at Admiralty. Lowest daily minimum temperature of 22.9 degrees Celsius was recorded at Admiralty and Choa Chu Kang on 3 December 2023.

8    Most parts of the island recorded above average rainfall in the first half of December 2023. Yio Chu Kang recorded rainfall of 110 per cent above average, and Punggol recorded rainfall of 33 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)