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The best holiday destination for many tourists, Singapore gets a unique charm during holiday season of December. If you are planning to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Eve this year, book Singapore tour package and read this guide to know how the weather is like usually in December and what to do Tis the Season.
Located closely to the equator, Singapore receives tropical climate all the year round. There is no proper winter or summer season here and the maximum temperature reaches only 32C and minimum temperature drops only till 23C. The weather is quite humid here and there is no dry season in the island. So, you can expect rain at any season.
What about weather in December?
As discussed earlier, Singapore receives hot and humid weather all the year round. But December is still the best time of the year for Singapore city tour as weather remains quite cooler and air remains cleaner with minimal haze. However, December can be the wettest month with average rainfall of 318.6mm. It receives north-east monsoon and the rain is likely to happen for 18 days within a month. With humidity of 86.5%, the mean temperature can be up to 26C.
What to Pack in December?
- Carry slightly warm clothes for nights and light summer clothes for days.
- Also pack some party wear clothes for Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
- Carry umbrellas as it may rain anytime. The weather in Singapore is humid during this season. So, raincoat might be uncomfortable to wear.
- It is always nice to wear water-resistant footwear because you may not want to damage your whole new leather shoes in the mud.
Tips
- Keep track on weather forecast and make plans. Stay in indoor areas like malls or museums in rainy days and have a backup plan if rain spoils your schedule.
- Some activities might not be recommended for rainy season. There are still plenty of events to soak in festive vibes instead.
- Always carry enough cash which might help in most cases.
Places to Visit in December
In December, Singapore witnesses a lot of carnivals and events. Here are some of the places to visit in Christmas month on your Singapore Malaysia group tour –
1. Sentosa Island
Sentosa Island is a must-visit attraction as it hosts a lot of events like A Universal Christmas and ZookOut in December. For your information, ZookOut is one of the most anticipated beach music and dance festivals in Singapore. It is held at Siloso Beach for 2 days in the month of December. Several world-famous musicians and DJs attend this event to perform and visitors from different parts of the world visit here.
On the other side, the Universal Christmas is a carnival in Universal Studios Singapore. The theme park is lit up beautifully with Christmas lights. You can snack on Christmas treats, witness live performances, and let your kids to visit Christmas Tree House of Santa or Santa’s workshop. If you are planning to stay here till New Year’s Eve, usher by the countdown party at Siloso Beach where foam pool, fireworks, and rocking music churns out all night by the tunes of DJs.
Along with all other Christmas things, you can also enjoy swimming with dolphins or enjoy the rides at Adventure Cove Waterpark if weather remains favorable. You can also enjoy the Cable Car ride to soak in the pleasant views of the islands, explore marine creatures at SEA Aquarium, learn history of Singapore at Fort Siloso, or click selfies with wax statues of celebrities at Madame Tussauds Singapore.
2. Marina Bay Sands
Have you ever come across a grand carnival which lasts around 3 months? Yes, the Prudential Marina Bay Carnival is probably one of the longest-running carnivals in the world. Starts in December, the carnival comes up with some thrilling rides and cool games. It has more than 40 rides for the people of different ages, art and craft activities, and delicious food to munch on. It remains open for longer time on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
Also indulge in the New Year countdown at Marina Bay Singapore Countdown. This family event is full of fun with exciting fireworks and laser shows, wishing spheres, musical performances, F&B stalls and popup markets to have a memorable event this New Year’s Eve.
Christmas Wonderland is yet another event which you shouldn’t miss if you are getting to Singapore in December. It is held at Gardens by the Bay which has something for every tourist of all ages. Whether you are 6 or 60, expect to indulge in several activities, games, rides, artificial snowfall, tasty Christmas delicacies, skating under the stars, enjoy circus shows, and be awestruck by amazing attractions like Asia’s tallest Christmas tree and the magnificent liminarie light sculptures.
Singapore has a lot of amazing fun things along with carnivals in December. You can go for Singapore Malaysia tour with cruise at Marina Bay or kayaking, visit the Asian Civilizations Museum, world-renowned Merlion Park, or the Art Science Museum, try your gambling skills at Marina Bay Sands Casino, or even catch up your favorite shows at Esplanade Theaters on the Bay. You can also ride the Singapore Flyer if sky is clear, the world’s highest Ferris wheel.
3. Orchard Wheel
The Shopping Mecca of Singapore, Orchard Road hosts a lot of lavish shopping malls like Ngee Ann City, Plaza Singapura, and Forum The Shopping Mall to go on a shopping spree. You can stay and binge at many hotels and restaurants nearby. You should definitely stay at Orchard Road in December as it is fully decorated with flea stores, rides, stores, pop up and various events in the whole month.
Also visit the Ngee Ann City and explore the Endless Wonder Christmas Village and have fun at the Christmas countdown party. You can also walk around the “Walk of Wonder”. Along with these, Singapore witnesses a lot of other events in December which vary year by year. You need to keep track on them before making the plans.
