The weather in January in Singapore
It's hot in January in Singapore with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 26°C.
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Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Singapore. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 35°C in 2017, Singapore reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 21°C to a highest value of 27°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 180 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in January for Singapore
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Singapore. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Singapore | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 31°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 32°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 24°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 180 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 15 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Singapore with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 26°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 32°C, with nights around 25°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Singapore is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 25°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Singapore. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Singapore
Temperature in January in Singapore over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Singapore. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Singapore
Total precipitation in January in Singapore over the years
Daily UV index in January in Singapore
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Singapore, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Singapore by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Singapore. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.