Tourism Seasons by Country
Pick a country to see its tourist season month by month — high season, shoulder season and low season — along with any festivals that affect prices, crowds or closures that month.
Singapore
| Month | Season Description |
|---|---|
| January | Singapore has three distinct peak tourism windows driven by events and regional school holidays rather than climate. January–February is Chinese New Year peak: the city-state becomes the hub for the entire Chinese diaspora of Southeast Asia, with Chinatown packed for weeks, hotels in Marina Bay and Orchard Road fully booked and priced 40–70% above normal, and river hong bao light-up events drawing enormous crowds. September is Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix week — the only night race on the F1 calendar: hotels in the Marina Bay Sands area are sold out 6–8 months in advance and command 300–500% price premiums; restaurants need reservations weeks ahead. December is the third peak: Christmas illuminations on Orchard Road draw massive tourist crowds, and year-end corporate travel and leisure bookings fill luxury properties; New Year's Eve fireworks over Marina Bay Sands are a free but extremely crowded event. |
| February | Singapore has three distinct peak tourism windows driven by events and regional school holidays rather than climate. January–February is Chinese New Year peak: the city-state becomes the hub for the entire Chinese diaspora of Southeast Asia, with Chinatown packed for weeks, hotels in Marina Bay and Orchard Road fully booked and priced 40–70% above normal, and river hong bao light-up events drawing enormous crowds. September is Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix week — the only night race on the F1 calendar: hotels in the Marina Bay Sands area are sold out 6–8 months in advance and command 300–500% price premiums; restaurants need reservations weeks ahead. December is the third peak: Christmas illuminations on Orchard Road draw massive tourist crowds, and year-end corporate travel and leisure bookings fill luxury properties; New Year's Eve fireworks over Marina Bay Sands are a free but extremely crowded event. |
| March | March through May and October through November are Singapore's quietest tourism months. Business travel dominates and leisure visitors are sparse. Hotel rack rates drop to their most negotiable; last-minute bookings at 4- and 5-star properties in the CBD and Marina Bay are frequently available at 30–40% discounts. The city is as liveable as ever — the attractions are the same, the food is just as good, and the MRT is less crowded. Ideal for travellers who want to experience Singapore at a relaxed pace and with maximum budget efficiency. |
| April | March through May and October through November are Singapore's quietest tourism months. Business travel dominates and leisure visitors are sparse. Hotel rack rates drop to their most negotiable; last-minute bookings at 4- and 5-star properties in the CBD and Marina Bay are frequently available at 30–40% discounts. The city is as liveable as ever — the attractions are the same, the food is just as good, and the MRT is less crowded. Ideal for travellers who want to experience Singapore at a relaxed pace and with maximum budget efficiency. |
| May | March through May and October through November are Singapore's quietest tourism months. Business travel dominates and leisure visitors are sparse. Hotel rack rates drop to their most negotiable; last-minute bookings at 4- and 5-star properties in the CBD and Marina Bay are frequently available at 30–40% discounts. The city is as liveable as ever — the attractions are the same, the food is just as good, and the MRT is less crowded. Ideal for travellers who want to experience Singapore at a relaxed pace and with maximum budget efficiency. |
| June | June and July see elevated visitor numbers from the global school summer holiday market, particularly Australians, Europeans, and visiting families from neighbouring Malaysia and Indonesia. Shopping malls launch their mid-year Great Singapore Sale promotions. Prices rise modestly (10–25%) above low season. Universal Studios Singapore and Sentosa island attractions have longer queues. August marks Singapore's National Day (9 August) with a spectacular parade and aerial display around Marina Bay — hotels nearby book up for that weekend. |
| July | June and July see elevated visitor numbers from the global school summer holiday market, particularly Australians, Europeans, and visiting families from neighbouring Malaysia and Indonesia. Shopping malls launch their mid-year Great Singapore Sale promotions. Prices rise modestly (10–25%) above low season. Universal Studios Singapore and Sentosa island attractions have longer queues. August marks Singapore's National Day (9 August) with a spectacular parade and aerial display around Marina Bay — hotels nearby book up for that weekend. |
| August | June and July see elevated visitor numbers from the global school summer holiday market, particularly Australians, Europeans, and visiting families from neighbouring Malaysia and Indonesia. Shopping malls launch their mid-year Great Singapore Sale promotions. Prices rise modestly (10–25%) above low season. Universal Studios Singapore and Sentosa island attractions have longer queues. August marks Singapore's National Day (9 August) with a spectacular parade and aerial display around Marina Bay — hotels nearby book up for that weekend. |
| September | Singapore has three distinct peak tourism windows driven by events and regional school holidays rather than climate. January–February is Chinese New Year peak: the city-state becomes the hub for the entire Chinese diaspora of Southeast Asia, with Chinatown packed for weeks, hotels in Marina Bay and Orchard Road fully booked and priced 40–70% above normal, and river hong bao light-up events drawing enormous crowds. September is Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix week — the only night race on the F1 calendar: hotels in the Marina Bay Sands area are sold out 6–8 months in advance and command 300–500% price premiums; restaurants need reservations weeks ahead. December is the third peak: Christmas illuminations on Orchard Road draw massive tourist crowds, and year-end corporate travel and leisure bookings fill luxury properties; New Year's Eve fireworks over Marina Bay Sands are a free but extremely crowded event. |
| October | March through May and October through November are Singapore's quietest tourism months. Business travel dominates and leisure visitors are sparse. Hotel rack rates drop to their most negotiable; last-minute bookings at 4- and 5-star properties in the CBD and Marina Bay are frequently available at 30–40% discounts. The city is as liveable as ever — the attractions are the same, the food is just as good, and the MRT is less crowded. Ideal for travellers who want to experience Singapore at a relaxed pace and with maximum budget efficiency. |
| November | March through May and October through November are Singapore's quietest tourism months. Business travel dominates and leisure visitors are sparse. Hotel rack rates drop to their most negotiable; last-minute bookings at 4- and 5-star properties in the CBD and Marina Bay are frequently available at 30–40% discounts. The city is as liveable as ever — the attractions are the same, the food is just as good, and the MRT is less crowded. Ideal for travellers who want to experience Singapore at a relaxed pace and with maximum budget efficiency. |
| December | Singapore has three distinct peak tourism windows driven by events and regional school holidays rather than climate. January–February is Chinese New Year peak: the city-state becomes the hub for the entire Chinese diaspora of Southeast Asia, with Chinatown packed for weeks, hotels in Marina Bay and Orchard Road fully booked and priced 40–70% above normal, and river hong bao light-up events drawing enormous crowds. September is Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix week — the only night race on the F1 calendar: hotels in the Marina Bay Sands area are sold out 6–8 months in advance and command 300–500% price premiums; restaurants need reservations weeks ahead. December is the third peak: Christmas illuminations on Orchard Road draw massive tourist crowds, and year-end corporate travel and leisure bookings fill luxury properties; New Year's Eve fireworks over Marina Bay Sands are a free but extremely crowded event. |
Festivals & events
Chinese New Year
High prices
Jan–Feb · approximate dates
Singapore's biggest holiday; Chinatown lights up but many shops shut for two days. Lunar dates, late Jan–Feb.
First day of the Chinese lunar year: the second new moon after the winter solstice, always between 21 January and 20 February.
Next date: 6–7 Feb 2027
Thaipusam
Celebration
Jan–Feb · approximate dates
Striking Hindu procession from Little India to Tank Road. Lunar date, usually late January–February.
Full moon of the Tamil month of Thai, on the day it meets the star Pusam; between mid-January and mid-February.
National Day
Celebration
Aug
Singapore's 9 August celebration with a major parade and evening fireworks over Marina Bay.
Singapore Grand Prix (F1)
Book ahead
Sep · approximate dates
The F1 night race fills the city; hotels near Marina Bay are scarce and pricey. Usually September.
Deepavali
Celebration
Oct–Nov · approximate dates
Hindu festival of lights, vibrant in Little India. Lunar dates, usually October–November.
New-moon night (amavasya) of the Hindu month of Kartika, between mid-October and mid-November.
