Singapore Weather in March 2025: Travel Tips for a First Visit

March in Singapore is hot with moderate rainfall. For visitors in March, we suggest visiting Raffles Singapore, the Singapore Zoo, Arab Street and Haji Lane, and Pulau Ubin. Read on to find out more about travel and weather, including temperatures, rainfall, humidity, and tips for March.

Singapore Weather in March: Overview

Averages:

• Temperature range: 25–32°C (77–90°F)
• Daily high feels like: 45°C (113°F)
• Rainfall: 15 cm (6 inches)
• Rainy days: 12
• Sunshine hours/day: 7
• Humidity: around 82% (very humid)

Singapore's weather is hot throughout the year due to its proximity to the equator. March is no different, with hot temperatures and a daily high that feels like 45°C (113°F). The humidity in March sits at around 82%, which is very humid.

March does see around 15 cm (6 inches) of rainfall, with it being a moderately rainy time of the year, albeit outside of monsoon season. You can expect rain approximately 12 days out of the month, definitely not enough to put off traveling to Singapore in March.

The Best Places to Visit in Singapore in March

March is a great time of the year to visit Singapore, with it falling outside of the monsoon season. It is still a hot time of year to visit because Singapore is hot throughout the year, with high humidity levels. We suggest a mix of indoor and outdoor exploring as a result.

1. Visit World-Famous Singapore Zoo and Night Safari

Singapore Zoo is one of the best zoos in the world, known for its open environment that is inspired by the natural surroundings, the southeast Asian rainforest, and its focus on conservation and preservation. The animals are in large enclosures, roaming freely, rather than in cages.

Some of the areas that are most famous include a free-ranging orangutan exhibit, and there are other incredible threatened primates such as the Celebes crested macaque, one of the world's 25 most endangered primates. There are also a few types of lemurs, which you would otherwise only see in the wild in Madagascar.

Next to Singapore Zoo, you will also find Night Safari, the world's first nocturnal wildlife park. There you can go for a buggy ride or a walking tour through some of the park's nocturnal animal habitats, and it's also possible to meet the keepers.

Special animals there include the kiwi, the Tasmanian Devil, the clouded leopard, the buffy fish owl, the binturong, and the Asian elephant.

There are lots of families with kids around, but the Singapore Zoo and Night Safari are worth a visit for fans of animals of all ages.

2. Explore Colonial Singapore at the Raffles Hotel and Try a Singapore Sling

The Raffles Singapore is one of the most luxurious hotels in Singapore, found in a beautiful colonial building. Inside, there is an arcade, restaurants, a bar, a spa, and lots to see for those who are interested in Singapore's colonial history, even if you aren't staying here.

The hotel was originally a private beach house, back in the 1830s. It was then turned into a hotel, and in 1887 became known as Raffles Hotel, with a reputation for luxury accommodation and wealthy clientele. This is when new buildings were added to the compound too, expanding the hotel to the size it is today. It was briefly renamed when Singapore was occupied by the Japanese, but in 1945 it was claimed back by the British navy.

Inside the hotel, the Long Bar is well known for being the place where the Singapore Sling, Singapore's national cocktail, was invented by bartender Ngiam Tong Boom. It's also known for customers' curious practice of throwing peanut casings onto the floor. In 2018, the film Crazy Rich Asians was filmed there.

We suggest going for a walk around, and stopping off in the Long Bar for a drink — a Singapore Sling of course.

3. Wander down Arab Street and Check Out Sultan Mosque

Arab Street is the key Muslim center of Singapore, and we highly suggest spending a morning or afternoon exploring this area's colorful streets and vibrant neighborhood.

Arab Street is home to Sultan Mosque, which is beautiful to look at from the outside and inside, if you have the time. Its most striking features are the two gold domes above the east and west sides, and the minarets typical in mosques.

Parallel to Arab Street you will find Haji Lane, which is potentially the narrowest street in Singapore. Stop off at a café for a coffee, or find some gifts for friends at one of the many shops. There are also lots of shisha cafés along this lane, and Haji Lane is particularly interesting for those who like photography, with lots of street art along the way as well as beautiful traditional shophouses.

Not too far from Arab Street is the Singapore Flyer (you can read more about this in our article about visiting Singapore in January), which is worth visiting afterwards for an evening or afternoon view over Singapore's impressive skyline.

4. Travel Back in Time on Pulau Ubin

Pulau Ubin is an island off the coast of Singapore that feels a little bit like traveling back in time, and makes for an interesting escape from the city for the day.

You can get a bumboat to Pulau Ubin from Changi Point Ferry Terminal, which takes only approximately 15 minutes. On the island, there is one of the two remaining kampongs (Kampong Durian), or traditional rural villages, in all of Singapore. There you'd see what Singaporean rural life would have been like, alongside beautiful landscapes.

We suggest renting a bike on the island and going for a ride around, where visitors can enjoy bird-watching, see abandoned quarries, and learn more about the nature in this part of the world. It is also possible to climb up the Jejawi Tower for a view over the island, take a kayak around, or visit some of the older restored houses.

Asia Highlights can provide a tour guide and transportation to and from Pulau Ubin if you prefer to go with a tour guide to make the most of your trip. This way you can ask questions, and make sure you aren't missing any bits of historical context. Take a tour of Pulau Ubin.

Low Season: Less Expensive and Fewer Crowds

With most children being in school in March, March is not the busiest time of the year to visit Singapore, making it a great time to go. Prices are a little bit lower in March, and there are relatively fewer crowds.

Singapore celebrates Hare Raya Pause on March 31 in 2025. In 2026, this holiday falls on March 20. This celebration falls on the first day of the tenth month of the Islamic Lunar calendar, meaning the dates vary annually. It's a festival that symbolizes purification and renewal, with Muslims attending prayers on the day.

We suggest not visiting a mosque during this day as it will be closed to visitors. It's also a public holiday nationally, but in general most tourist attractions remain open.

What to Wear in March

March in Singapore is hot and humid, and we suggest wearing light-colored clothing made of natural fabrics, and bringing plenty of summer wear. If you are planning to spend time outside we also suggest applying sunscreen, wearing sunglasses, and bringing a hat.

Recommended Tours for Singapore in March

Asia Highlights has a few different kinds of tours to Singapore, most of which are also great in March. Check out some of the following itineraries for more inspiration:

• 4-Day Private Singapore Sightseeing Tour
• 18-Day Private Singapore, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand Tour
• 13-Day Private Discovery of Singapore and Bali Tour

Should you want to plan your time differently, do contact our team of Singapore experts with information on what you'd like to see and when, and our team can help put together an itinerary just for you. Contact us to arrange your trip to Singapore.