January weather forecast
Singapore

January falls during the Northeast Monsoon season in Singapore, bringing with it the highest rainfall levels of the year. The city-state experiences an average monthly rainfall of 240mm (9.45"), one of the highest in the year. The rainfall is typically experienced as heavy showers, usually in the afternoon or evening, rather than continuous all-day drizzle.

As is characteristic of Singapore's equatorial climate, temperatures remain high even in January. The average temperature ranges from a low of 24°C (75.2°F) to a high of 30°C (86°F). Humidity is also typically high during this month, often exceeding 80%. Despite the rainfall, the consistently warm temperature makes January a pleasant month for those seeking to escape colder winter climates.

There are no significant climate differences among various parts of Singapore, given its small geographical size and urban development. However, the central region, including the Bukit Timah area, may receive slightly more rainfall than the coastal regions due to its higher altitude.

Compared to the preceding month, December, January experiences a slight increase in rainfall, while temperatures remain relatively constant. Looking ahead to the next month, February, January is significantly wetter and a touch cooler, as February is the driest and one of the warmest months of the year.

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• Singapore - January »
  The month with the coldest seawater in Singapore is January, with an average sea temperature of 27.7°C (81.9°F). In Singapore in January, the average water temperature is 27.7°C (81.9°F).
• Punggol - January »
  The month of January sees the average lowest temperatures in Punggol reaching 29.7°C (85.5°F) at the peak and 24.6°C (76.3°F) at the low. In Punggol in January, it is raining for 19.9 days, with typically 59mm (2.32") of accumulated precipitation.
• Choa Chu Kang - January »
  The months with the highest UV index in Choa Chu Kang are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Choa Chu Kang.
• Bukit Timah - January »
  The months with the highest UV index in Bukit Timah are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. In Bukit Timah January sees an increase in weather activities with temperatures ranging from 24.8°C (76.6°F) to 29.5°C (85.1°F).
• Bedok - January »
  In Bedok in January, during 25.8 rainfall days, 143mm (5.63") of precipitation is typically accumulated. January is the month that records the lowest temperatures in Bedok, with averages ranging from a high of 29.3°C (84.7°F) to a low of 24.9°C (76.8°F).
• Pasir Ris New Town - January »
  Temperature records in Pasir Ris New Town mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 29.3°C (84.7°F) and lows at 24.9°C (76.8°F). Initiating the year, January in Pasir Ris New Town, Singapore ushers with slightly cooler temperatures coupled with high humidity.
• Jurong East - January »
  January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Jurong East, Singapore. In Jurong East, Singapore, during January, the rain falls for 27.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 165mm (6.5") of precipitation.