Updated 2 Nov 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.
This month's verified events: Singapore FinTech Festival 2026 (18–20).
November 2026 is a shoulder month in Singapore: hot and wet, around 30°C / 85°F with rain on about 27 days, Calm on 17 of 29 days — 6 days run Busy or Packed. (Our forecast covers 2–30 November — the rest of November is beyond the current window.)
Mostly yes, if the weather does not put you off. The typical November day in Singapore is Calm, and only 6 of the 29 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 29 days, 2 at once on Friday 20 November. Singapore FinTech Festival 2026 falls on 18–20 November. Early November is the month's quietest stretch in Singapore — the typical day at 9%, against 46% 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 Monday 2 November, the busiest Friday 20 November.
In short, a solid middle-ground pick.
Among the 12 months we forecast for Singapore, November ranks 9th for crowd pressure. Its heaviest day is Fri 20 Nov, busier than 99% of the year; its lightest is Mon 2 Nov at 9%.
Preparing pays off in a month like this: timed-entry tickets and pre-booked tours turn the queue time into sightseeing time. see the options →
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 cruise Tuesdays — the 3rd, 10th and 17th, with the ships in. Away from those, most days sit Calm. The calmest stretch is the 11th–16th.
Cruise ships are in port on 12 of 29 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 99%, so where you land inside it matters. Daylight runs about 12 hours.
Either side of it, December picks up.
The calmest days include the 2nd, 4th and 5th — 9 days share that level, so there is room to choose.
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 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 03 Nov Packed busier than 95% 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 2 Nov 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 2 Nov 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 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 06 Nov Packed busier than 88% of days here · ⚓1
- Genting Dream — guest capacity 3,352 02:00–?
Record Singapore on Fri 6 Nov 2026 is forecast Packed. 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 2 Nov 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 2 Nov 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 2 Nov 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 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 10 Nov Packed busier than 89% of days here · ⚓1
- Royal Princess — guest capacity 3,560 07:00–18:00
Record Singapore on Tue 10 Nov 2026 is forecast Packed. 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 2 Nov 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 2 Nov 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 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 13 Nov Lively busier than 51% 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 2 Nov 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 2 Nov 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 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 16 Nov Lively busier than 42% of days here · ⚓1
- Silver Moon — guest capacity 576 07:00–19:00
Record Singapore on Mon 16 Nov 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 576 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–19:00. The 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 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 17 Nov Packed busier than 88% of days here · ⚓1
- Genting Dream — guest capacity 3,352 02:00–?
Record Singapore on Tue 17 Nov 2026 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,352 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Mon 16 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-2026-11-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 18 Nov Lively busier than 55% of days here · ⚓1 · Singapore FinTech Festival 2026
Event on this day
Singapore FinTech Festival 2026
18–20 Nov 2026The busiest of the 3 event days is Packed. our forecast
- 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. Why: Singapore FinTech Festival 2026. 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 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 19 Nov Lively busier than 55% of days here · ⚓1 · Singapore FinTech Festival 2026
Event on this day
Singapore FinTech Festival 2026
18–20 Nov 2026The busiest of the 3 event days is Packed. our forecast
- 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. Why: Singapore FinTech Festival 2026. 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 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 20 Nov Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓2 · Singapore FinTech Festival 2026
Event on this day
Singapore FinTech Festival 2026
18–20 Nov 2026The busiest of the 3 event days is Packed. our forecast
- 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. Why: Singapore FinTech Festival 2026. 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 2 Nov 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 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 22 Nov Lively busier than 51% 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 2 Nov 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 2 Nov 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 2 Nov 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 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 26 Nov Busy busier than 68% 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 2 Nov 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 2 Nov 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 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 29 Nov Lively busier than 44% 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 2 Nov 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 2 Nov 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 46% in mid November.
Can't move the dates? How to avoid the worst crowds
- The heaviest port day is Fri 20 Nov — 2 ships in at once. See the marquee sights on a lighter day, or be there for opening time.
- Need flexibility? The 11th–16th is the month's calmest stretch — the easiest window to move around in.
- On the busy days, the walk-up queues for the big sights are the biggest time-sink — a timed-entry ticket skips them, which is where a busy month is won or lost.
Travelling on a busy day?
Timed-entry and skip-the-line tickets turn queue time into sightseeing time — sort them before you fly.
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.
Worth booking the marquee sights ahead for the busy days, but you can keep the rest of the trip flexible.
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.
