More Thundery Showers Expected in the Early Fortnight

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)

Average daily maximum temperature: 31.5 °C
Average daily minimum temperature: 24.6 °C
Average monthly temperature: 27.3 °C
Average rainfall: 105.1 mm
Average number of rain days: 9

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

Highest monthly mean daily maximum temperature: 33.5 °C (2010)
Lowest monthly mean daily minimum temperature: 21.6 °C (1930, 1934)
Highest monthly rainfall ever recorded: 566.7 mm (1910)
Lowest monthly rainfall ever recorded: 0.2 mm (2014)