Singapore in February 2025 – Things To Do, Festivals, Events & Weather
February is the shortest month, but it’s the month full of love nonetheless!
Chinese New Year takes place on 29 and 30 January 2025. Because the Chinese New Year period lasts for 15 days, the CNY festivities extend all the way to February!
If you’re visiting Singapore in the early part of February 2025, you will be able to soak in the Chinese New Year’s atmosphere, seeing the CNY light-ups, visiting various CNY events, and enjoying CNY snacks and goodies.
Read my article on Chinese New Year Events in Singapore.
February will be a relatively high month in terms of tourist arrival. That’s because Chinese New Year is a public holiday in many Asian countries, and many travelers plan to spend CNY in Singapore. So, if you’re visiting Singapore during Chinese New Year Period, make your hotel bookings early.
Most Chinese-operated shops usually close early during CNY Eve, and they’re entirely closed during the actual Chinese New Year Period (which is on 29 & 30 Jan 2025). If you’re visiting in the early part of February, many of these Chinese shops would’ve resumed business, so you wouldn’t need to worry too much about shop closure.
The Valentine’s Day is celebrated by many couples as well as families in Singapore. Certain restaurants, hotels and attractions with limited seats/occupancy will most likely be fully booked for 14 February. Flower bouquets price will likely rise in the days leading up to the Valentine’s.
If you’re looking for accommodation during the Valentine’s, I’d recommend booking it asap because the earlier you book, the more you can save.
Singapore’s Weather in February
February is in the late Northeast Monsoon period. The wet phase of the monsoon has passed, and February will be relatively dry and windy! There will still be hot days, but it’s windy enough that you won’t sweat too much.
Based on historical data between 1991 to 2020, it rains 9 days out of 28 days. So, it will only rain 30% of the month. That makes February a pretty dry month.
In terms of wind speed, February is the windiest month in the entire year, at 3m/s! You’ll want to avoid wearing loose clothing and accessories that can fly off easily when you’re out and about.
I recommend that you bookmark Singapore’s weather website, which is a very useful website to see current rain area & intensity, and to check the rain forecast for the next 4 days.
February’s temperature hovers between 24.6 to 31.5 degrees Celsius (76.3 to 88.7 degrees Fahrenheit). Generally, the temperature in Singapore doesn’t differ much from month to month.
In February, the sun rises between 7.14am (28 Feb) to 7.16am (1 Feb) and sunset occurs between 7.19pm (28 Feb) to 7.20pm (1 Feb).
Things to do in Singapore in February 2025
1. Visit Chinatown to see the Chinese New Year Light Up and Street Decorations
Chinatown is the epicenter of Chinese New Year in Singapore. It’s where you can see the street light-up and decorations, buy bak kwa, pomelo and other CNY necessities.
This year’s CNY theme is “Ushering Fortune and Unity for a Prosperous New Year”. You can Read my article on Chinese New Year Light Up 2025 at Chinatown.
Date: 8 January 2025 to 27 February 2025
Admission: Free
Address: New Bridge Road, Eu Tong Sen, South Bridge Road and Upper Cross Street.
2. Spring Blossoms at Gardens by the Bay
To celebrate the Year of Snake, the Flower Dome conservatory will feature a 4.5m-tall floral snake of Madam White Snake intricately crafted through mosaiculture. Read my article on Spring Blossoms 2025 at Gardens by the Bay.
The floral display showcases over 1,000 dahlias, including five new varieties introduced this year. Symbolizing prosperity and fresh beginnings, dahlias are a perennial favourite for Chinese New Year and Gardens by the Bay’s signature festive floral exhibits during this season.
Date: 17 January 2025 to 23 February 2025
Admission: S$45/child, S$59/adult (include Cloud Forest)
Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
3. River Hongbao
River Hongbao is an annual festival that features giant glowing lanterns, food & beverage stalls, carnival rides and games, as well as nightly stage performances.
Read my article on River Hongbao 2025.
Date: 27 January to 5 February 2025
Admission: Free
Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
4. Wan Qing Festival of Spring 2025
Wan Qing Festival of Spring 2025, hosted at SAFRA Punggol on 8 and 9 Feb 2025, offers a diverse range of programs, including workshops, performances and tours.
For families seeking an engaging Lunar New Year celebration, the event also feature storytelling and craft activities for children.
Date: 8 February 2025 to 9 February 2025, 11am to 5.30pm
Admission: Free for admission; tickets required for activities
Location: SAFRA Punggol
5. Chingay Parade
Chingay is an annual event taking place during Chinese New Year. It is one of the biggest events in Singapore featuring thousands of performers, elaborate stage setup and costumes, and plenty of beautiful parade floats.
The parade will be held on two days only, 7 and 8 February 2025. The ticket starts from $20 and Passion Card members can get 20% discount.
After the parade is over, there will be free admission to the community art installations where you can get up close and personal with the floats and art installations used during the parade.
Read my article on Chingay Parade
Date: 7 & 8 February 2025, 8pm
Admission: From S$20 + booking fee
Address: F1 Pit Building
6. Istana Open House
Istana is the official residence of the President of the Republic of Singapore. Each year, Istana Open House will be held on 5 selected Public Holidays, and Chinese New Year is one of them.
The exact date for Istana Open House during Chinese New Year 2025 is 2 February 2025, 8.30am to 6pm.
Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents can enter Istana grounds for free, but entrance to Istana Main Building require admission fee. Meanwhile, all other visitors are required to pay an entrance fee to enter Istana Ground and Istana Main Building.
This year’s fee is not yet announced. For reference, last year’s fees were as follows:
- Istana Ground
- Singapore Citizens & PRs: Free
- All other visitors: S$20/adult, S$10/child (4-12 years old)
- Istana Main Building
- Singapore Citizens & PRs: S$2
- All other visitors: S$10/adult, S$5/child (4-12 years old)
- Istana Heritage Gallery
- Singapore Citizens & PRs: Free
- All other visitors: Free
- Guided Tour
- Singapore Citizens & PRs: Fee applies
- All other visitors: Fee applies
Date: 2 February 2025, 8.30am to 6pm
Admission: To be announced
Address: The Istana, Orchard Road, Singapore 238823
7. Thaipusam Festival
Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated on the full moon day in the Tamil month of Thai. It is celebrated in the honour of Lord Subramaniam (also known as Lord Murugan), the destroyer of evil who represents virtue, youth and power.
During the festival, Hindu devotees will walk about 4km from Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple (on Serangoon Road) to Sri Thendayuthapani Temple (on Tank Road). To participate, devotees need to do online registration on Thaipusam.sg website.
The procession starts from 11.30pm on 10 Feb 2025 at Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, and all devotees have to complete their walk/ vows and reach Sri Thendayuthapani Temple by 11pm on Thaipusam Day which is 11 Feb 2025.
During the procession, devotees will be carrying a statue of the Lord Murugan, milk pot offerings (paal kudam), and kavadis (ceremonial devices used for religious self mortification in Hinduism).
Non-devotees can watch the procession by standing behind the barricades along the procession route. Registration is not required for non-devotees. It’s recommended to watch it early in the morning of 11 Feb 2025.
Date: 10 & 11 February 2025
Admission: From S$20 onwards to participate; Free to watch
Address: From Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple (SSPT) to Sri Thendayuthapani Temple (STT)
8. Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts 2025 at Esplanade
Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts is an annual cultural festival at Esplanade to celebrate Singapore’s multicultural heritage.
Huayi Festival has a huge lineup of art programs, including music performances, dance performances and theatre performances. Some of the festival highlights are:
- Rickshaw Boy (7 & 8 Feb 2025, 7.30pm, tickets from S$30)
- Human Condition VIII (15 & 16 Feb 2025, 2pm, 7.30pm, tickets from S$30)
- ANPU “Awake – from Somnolence” (11 Feb 2025, 7.30pm, tickets from S$46)
- Dance with Me (7 & 8 Feb 2025, 3pm, 8pm, tickets from S$32)
Date: 7 – 16 February 2025
Admission: From S$20 + booking fee
Address: Esplanade
9. Light to Night
Light to Night 2025 is a festival organised by National Gallery Singapore which showcases art installations, light projection, exhibitions, as well as festival market where you can find food stalls, dance performances and live performances.
Date: 17 January 2025 to 6 February 2025
Admission: Free
Location: Various places in the National Gallery Singapore and Civic District
10. Disney Garden of Wonder at Floral Fantasy, Gardens by the Bay
Disney Garden of Wonder is a special exhibition at Floral Fantasy featuring impressive topiary and floral sculptures of beloved Disney characters. For the first time in Singapore, visitors can see Mickey Mouse & Friends, Winnie the Pooh, The Little Mermaid, and Toy Story’s Woody and Buzz Lightyear reimagined as stunning horticultural displays.
Inspired by the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, this exhibit brings the magic of Disney-themed topiaries—a long-standing Walt Disney World tradition—to Singapore. Gardens by the Bay offers its own unique take on these cherished horticultural creations, giving fans and guests an unforgettable chance to enjoy Disney magic in a lush, floral setting.
Date: 1 Dec 2024 to 31 Mar 2025
Time: 10am to 9pm
Admission: S$24 (Adult), S$16 (Child)
Venue: Floral Fantasy at Gardens by the Bay
Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
11. The World of Studio Ghibli
The World of Studio Ghibli is coming to life in Singapore’s first-ever large-scale exhibition. Visitors can immerse themselves in magical scenes and characters from 11 beloved Ghibli films such as My Neighbour Totoro and Princess Mononoke.
Through interactive art installations and activities, the exhibition highlights the studio’s extraordinary storytelling and artistry. Founded in 1985, Studio Ghibli has become a pioneering force in animation, earning global recognition with numerous awards, including the 2024 Honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes.
Date: From 4 Oct 2024 to 2 Feb 2025, 10am to 7pm
Admission: From S$39 (Tourist Adult) and S$29 (Local Adult)
Venue: ArtScience Museum
12. Harry Potter: Visions of Magic
Harry Potter: Visions of Magic is an interactive art experience inspired by, well, Harry Potter. If you’re a fans of Harry Potter and the wizarding world, this is an event you don’t want to miss, because it’s only here for a limited time.
At Harry Potter: Visions of Magic, there are 10 immersive sections, each filled with breathtaking installations. From The Knight Bus, Ministries of Magic, The Chamber of Secrets and even The Pensieve!
Date: From 22 Nov 2024
Admission: From S$39/Child and S$49/Adult
Venue: Resorts World Sentosa, The Forum, Level B1
Address: 8 Sentosa Gateway, Level B1, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269
13. Bubble Planet
Bubble Planet is a multisensory, immersive, and interactive experience featuring 11 thematic sections filled with bubble-themed art and activities.
Visitors can explore a series of colorful installations, including Bubble Ocean (ocean of balloons), Bubble Bath (huge bath pit), Balloon Getaway (hot air balloon flight simulation), Infinity Room (filled with optical illusion), and VR room.
Located at Singapore EXPO, Bubble Planet is a great attraction for visitors of all age who are looking for a unique experience.
Date: From 3 Sep 2024 to 28 Feb 2025
Admission: From S$21.90 (Adult) and S$14.90 (Child)
Venue: Singapore Expo, Hall 8B
Address: 9 Somapah Road, Singapore 487370
What else to do in Singapore
If you haven’t yet, I highly recommend that you read my guide on the best things to do in Singapore. In that article, you’ll find 60+ ideas to make your trip to Singapore a memorable one.
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