Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
87°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Singapore
Singapore · Southeast Asia
Humid air is the main limitation.
Limited, but doable
Daytime high
87°F
Lows around 79°F
Rain
28 days/mo
Sun
6 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
90%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
5.8 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
96%May Heat feel
Humid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 95° and nights feel near 89°.
WarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
22%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
4 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 86°F, easing to about 83°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning82°F
Feels 91°F
Rain53%
Cloud79%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityLow
Midday86°F
Feels 95°F
Rain72%
Cloud83%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon86°F
Feels 95°F
Rain65%
Cloud80%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening83°F
Feels 93°F
Rain30%
Cloud75%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84 | 76 | 9.1 | 21 | 5.6 | 85 |
| Feb | 86 | 77 | 4.6 | 16 | 6.5 | 83 |
| Mar | 87 | 77 | 8.0 | 23 | 6.2 | 84 |
| Apr | 88 | 78 | 9.6 | 27 | 5.8 | 85 |
| May | 87 | 79 | 8.8 | 28 | 5.8 | 85 |
| Jun | 87 | 78 | 7.5 | 25 | 5.9 | 84 |
| Jul | 86 | 78 | 6.6 | 24 | 6.1 | 84 |
| Aug | 86 | 78 | 7.4 | 25 | 5.8 | 84 |
| Sep | 86 | 78 | 7.3 | 24 | 5.2 | 85 |
| Oct | 87 | 78 | 9.9 | 27 | 5.0 | 85 |
| Nov | 86 | 77 | 13.5 | 28 | 4.3 | 86 |
| Dec | 85 | 77 | 12.6 | 27 | 4.3 | 86 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: reviewed station-normal observations.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology