Updated 16 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is November 2026 a good month to visit Singapore?
Calm — the typical November day in Singapore is calmer than 80% of its year.
The weather is the trade-off here, not the crowds.
Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Singapore's own year — not a headcount.
November 2026 is the Singapore most visitors never see — Calm on 19 of 30 days — 6 days run Busy or Packed, hot and wet, around 30°C / 85°F with rain on about 27 days.
Yes, if the weather does not put you off. The typical November day in Singapore is Calm, and only 6 of the 30 days in our window run Busy or Packed. Expect around 30 °C by day, with rain on about 27 days. The crowd comes with the school holidays in Singapore. Cruise ships call on 12 of the 30 days, 2 at once on Friday 20 November. Early November is the month's quietest stretch in Singapore — the typical day at 9%, against 38% in mid November. The crush is at the famous hawker stalls at meal peaks; the quiet is at the Botanic Gardens. The calmest day is Sunday 1 November, the busiest Friday 20 November.
In short, quiet and wide open, if the weather doesn't put you off.
Among the 12 months we forecast for Singapore, November ranks 8th for crowd pressure. Its heaviest day is Fri 20 Nov, busier than 98% of the year; its lightest is Sun 1 Nov at 9%.
You won't need skip-the-line tickets here — that's rather the point. A month like this is the one for the longer visit — the guided walk, the food tour, the day out of town, with room and time to enjoy them. see what's on →
Pack for wet first — rain on 27 of 30 days.
A folding one lives in the day bag and weighs nothing.
See umbrellas →
Refilling costs nothing and saves the walk to find a shop.
See water bottles →
How busy is Singapore in November?
The busiest days are the 3rd, 6th, 10th and 20th, and 2 more. Away from those, most days sit Calm. The calmest stretch is the 11th–16th.
Cruise ships are in port on 12 of 30 days; the heaviest is Fri 20 Nov, 2 ships in at once. Those mornings fill the squares first — start early, or save them for indoors.
The month is not one thing: its lightest day sits at 9% of the year and its heaviest at 98%, so where you land inside it matters. Daylight runs about 12 hours.
Either side of it, December picks up.
Calm for most of the month, but not all of it: 6 days run packed or busier — the heaviest are the 3rd, 6th, 10th and 20th. Check the calendar before you fix your dates.
Sun 01 Nov Calm busier than 9% of days here
Record Singapore on Sun 1 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/singapore/#d-2026-11-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 02 Nov Calm busier than 9% of days here
Record Singapore on Mon 2 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/singapore/#d-2026-11-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 03 Nov Packed busier than 94% of days here · ⚓2 · Australia public holiday
- Genting Dream — guest capacity 3,352 02:00–?
- Oceania Nautica — guest capacity 684
Record Singapore on Tue 3 Nov 2026 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,036 guests at double occupancy. Why: Australia public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Mon 2 Nov (Calm). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/singapore/#d-2026-11-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 04 Nov Calm busier than 9% of days here
Record Singapore on Wed 4 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/singapore/#d-2026-11-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 05 Nov Calm busier than 9% of days here
Record Singapore on Thu 5 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/singapore/#d-2026-11-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 06 Nov Busy busier than 78% of days here · ⚓1
- Genting Dream — guest capacity 3,352 02:00–?
Record Singapore on Fri 6 Nov 2026 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,352 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Thu 5 Nov (Calm). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/singapore/#d-2026-11-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 07 Nov Calm busier than 9% of days here
Record Singapore on Sat 7 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/singapore/#d-2026-11-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 08 Nov Calm busier than 9% of days here
Record Singapore on Sun 8 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/singapore/#d-2026-11-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 09 Nov Calm busier than 20% of days here · Singapore public holiday
Record Singapore on Mon 9 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Singapore public holiday. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/singapore/#d-2026-11-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 10 Nov Busy busier than 79% of days here · ⚓1
- Royal Princess — guest capacity 3,560 07:00–18:00
Record Singapore on Tue 10 Nov 2026 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,560 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Nearest calmer day: Mon 9 Nov (Calm). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/singapore/#d-2026-11-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 11 Nov Calm busier than 9% of days here
Record Singapore on Wed 11 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/singapore/#d-2026-11-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 12 Nov Calm busier than 9% of days here
Record Singapore on Thu 12 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/singapore/#d-2026-11-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 13 Nov Lively busier than 42% of days here · ⚓1
- Azamara Pursuit — guest capacity 704 13:00–?
Record Singapore on Fri 13 Nov 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 704 guests at double occupancy. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/singapore/#d-2026-11-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 14 Nov Calm busier than 9% of days here
Record Singapore on Sat 14 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/singapore/#d-2026-11-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 15 Nov Calm busier than 9% of days here
Record Singapore on Sun 15 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/singapore/#d-2026-11-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 16 Nov Calm busier than 33% of days here · ⚓1
- Silver Moon — guest capacity 576 07:00–19:00
Record Singapore on Mon 16 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 576 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–19:00. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/singapore/#d-2026-11-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 17 Nov Busy busier than 78% of days here · ⚓1
- Genting Dream — guest capacity 3,352 02:00–?
Record Singapore on Tue 17 Nov 2026 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,352 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Mon 16 Nov (Calm). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/singapore/#d-2026-11-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 18 Nov Lively busier than 42% of days here · ⚓1
- Seven Seas Explorer — guest capacity 754 08:00–11:00
Record Singapore on Wed 18 Nov 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 754 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–11:00. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/singapore/#d-2026-11-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 19 Nov Lively busier than 51% of days here · ⚓1
- Viking Orion — guest capacity 928
Record Singapore on Thu 19 Nov 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 928 guests at double occupancy. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/singapore/#d-2026-11-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 20 Nov Packed busier than 98% of days here · ⚓2
- Genting Dream — guest capacity 3,352 02:00–?
- Star Voyager — guest capacity 1,996
Record Singapore on Fri 20 Nov 2026 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,348 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Thu 19 Nov (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/singapore/#d-2026-11-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 21 Nov Calm busier than 20% of days here · Singapore school holidays
Record Singapore on Sat 21 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Singapore. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/singapore/#d-2026-11-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 22 Nov Lively busier than 44% of days here · ⚓1 · Singapore school holidays
- Oceania Nautica — guest capacity 684
Record Singapore on Sun 22 Nov 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 684 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Singapore. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/singapore/#d-2026-11-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 23 Nov Calm busier than 20% of days here · Singapore school holidays
Record Singapore on Mon 23 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Singapore. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/singapore/#d-2026-11-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 24 Nov Calm busier than 20% of days here · Singapore school holidays
Record Singapore on Tue 24 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Singapore. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/singapore/#d-2026-11-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 25 Nov Calm busier than 20% of days here · Singapore school holidays
Record Singapore on Wed 25 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Singapore. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/singapore/#d-2026-11-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 26 Nov Busy busier than 66% of days here · ⚓1 · Singapore school holidays
- Celebrity Millennium — guest capacity 2,158 07:00–18:00
Record Singapore on Thu 26 Nov 2026 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,158 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Singapore. Nearest calmer day: Wed 25 Nov (Calm). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/singapore/#d-2026-11-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 27 Nov Calm busier than 20% of days here · Singapore school holidays
Record Singapore on Fri 27 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Singapore. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/singapore/#d-2026-11-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 28 Nov Calm busier than 20% of days here · Singapore school holidays
Record Singapore on Sat 28 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Singapore. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/singapore/#d-2026-11-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 29 Nov Lively busier than 41% of days here · ⚓1 · Singapore school holidays
- Seabourn Encore — guest capacity 532 07:00–02:00
Record Singapore on Sun 29 Nov 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 532 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–02:00. Why: school holidays in Singapore. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/singapore/#d-2026-11-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 30 Nov Calm busier than 20% of days here · ⚓1 · Singapore school holidays
- Star Seeker — guest capacity 224 08:00–13:00
Record Singapore on Mon 30 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Singapore. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 224 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–13:00. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/singapore/#d-2026-11-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of November is quietest in Singapore?
Early November is the month's quietest stretch in Singapore — the typical day at 9%, against 38% in mid November.
The upside of a quiet November
- The big-ticket sights are walk-ins now; the summer booking scramble is gone.
- This is a wing-it month: nothing needs locking in.
- Photograph the landmarks empty — the shot everyone else queues for.
No queues to skip, and nothing to book ahead — that's the whole point.
November weather in Singapore
Real heat — around 30°C / 85°F by day, so pace the afternoons and carry water, with rain on about 27 days, so keep a layer handy.
This is the value month: no need to book far ahead, and the freedom to change plans on the day is part of what you're getting.
More about Singapore in November
Based on: Singapore's public holidays · school vacations in Singapore · the official international-visitor-arrivals pattern (Singapore Tourism Board, measured 2023–2025) · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · confirmed event dates · the published cruise schedule
Every figure is recomputed nightly from real cruise schedules, public and school holidays, and long-run climate normals. Gaps are shown, not filled.
