Singapore in January 2025 – Things To Do, Festivals, Events & Weather
In 2025, January is the month where the Chinese community in Singapore is celebrating the Chinese New Year.
Even though the Chinese New Year holiday is on 29 and 30 January 2025 (Wednesday & Thursday), street decorations and festive fair starts as early as the days before Christmas!
Read my article on Chinese New Year Events in Singapore.
If you’re visiting in January 2025, you will be able to soak in the Chinese New Year’s atmosphere, seeing the CNY light-ups, enjoying CNY snacks and goodies, and joining the Countdown Party for Chinese New Year.
Another thing (or two) to note about Chinese New Year period in Singapore is this: the city (esp Chinatown) will be very crowded on the days leading to CNY. But, on the CNY Day 1 and Day 2, crowd level goes down significantly because most shops and restaurants are closed for the holiday. Here’s my survival guide for traveling to Singapore during Chinese New Year.
Besides CNY-related activities, there are plenty of other events happenings in Singapore in the month of January 2025, such as Light to Night, ARTBOX, and The World of Studio Ghibli. More details below.
Singapore’s Weather in January
January is in the Northeast Monsoon period, which has 2 phases: wet and dry.
The early part of January is in the Wet Phase, where there will be long rains with moderate to heavy intensity, accompanied with strong wind. Based on historical data between 1991 to 2020, it rains 13 days out of 31 days.
Meanwhile, the later part of January is in the Dry Phase. The rain frequency and intensity will be lesser compared to the earlier part of the month. And the best thing is, it will be relatively dry and windy!
I really love the windy season of Singapore! I love having a cool, but not wet season.
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.
January’s temperature hovers between 24.3 to 30.6 degrees Celsius (75.7 to 87 degrees Fahrenheit). Generally, the temperature in Singapore doesn’t differ much from month to month.
In January, the sun rises between 7.06am (1 Jan) to 7.15am (31 Jan) and sunset occurs between 7.09pm (1 Dec) to 7.19pm (31 Jan).
Things to do in Singapore in January 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.
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. 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
5. ARTBOX Singapore 2025
Artbox Singapore 2025 is one of Singapore’s biggest indoor festivals featuring over 100 F&B and retail stalls.
This year’s theme is Everyday, where the ordinary, everyday spaces are transformed into extraordinary experiences. Held at Singapore Expo Hall 4, the entire hall will turn into a city of its own.
Highlights of this year include:
- ARTBOX Convenience Store: local artists-designed products
- F&B: Over 90+ stalls
- Stage Acts
- Art Installations
- Mini Box: children’s enrichment centre which offers workshops and activities for kids
- GameStop Arena: complimentary Nintendo Switch and VR games
- Workshops: perfume making, creating temporary tattoos and DIY Postcards
- The Arcade People: retro arcade games
- Trade Day: connects vendors, landlords, and business professionals to forge partnerships and relationships
If you find traveling all the way to the east daunting, simply take the shuttle from *SCAPE to EXPO for just S$6.50, this fee includes the admission ticket. So, essentially, you’re only paying 50 cents more for this convenient shuttle!
Date: 17 to 19 January 2025 and and 24 – 26 January 2025, 12pm – 11 pm
Admission: From S$6
Location: Singapore Expo Hall 4, 1 Expo Dr, Singapore 486150
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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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