Don't let anyone kid you - it's hot and steamy in Singapore. But like it's reliable transit system, the weather is also very predicable. Temperatures meander between 80 F during the "cool" part of the day/night and 90 F when the sun pops out. Showers are a daily occurrence, and average humidity is 84.2% (National Environment Agency).
These facts make sight seeing a bit of a challenge - unless you adopt a nocturnal strategy. Not only does the temperature drop when the sun goes down, but so does the humidity. Mornings are often a sticky 90% or more, but mid-afternoon typically dips to around 60% (when it isn't raining).
So things get cooler and more comfortable as the day wears on, but what does heat up is Singapore's high tech, nighttime light-scape (...suddenly, afternoon naps make even more sense).
One notable hot spot is surrounding Marina Bay.
These facts make sight seeing a bit of a challenge - unless you adopt a nocturnal strategy. Not only does the temperature drop when the sun goes down, but so does the humidity. Mornings are often a sticky 90% or more, but mid-afternoon typically dips to around 60% (when it isn't raining).
So things get cooler and more comfortable as the day wears on, but what does heat up is Singapore's high tech, nighttime light-scape (...suddenly, afternoon naps make even more sense).
One notable hot spot is surrounding Marina Bay.
One side of the Marina Bay Sands mega-building is covered by a delightful, reflective metal screen. When the many, small, dangling, square metal paddles catch the frequent breezes, the reflection of the surrounding city lights is reminiscent of wind waves on water. The effect can be quite mesmerizing.
There is also a daily light show, projected from the Marina Bay Sands building. Folks gather on the promenade along the water to witness the lasers, water displays, and other light effects.
I don't recommend that you start sleeping upside down, but daytime drowsing, lots of tropical fruit, and nights filled with exploring isn't only rewarding for Singapore's bats.