Singapore in July 2024 – Things To Do, Festivals, Events & Weather
July is a somewhat busy season for travel in Singapore!
The school holiday in Singapore has ended the month before, so most attractions are not as crowded as they were in June, but do expect some crowd due to summer holiday.
There isn’t any public holiday this month. If you’re planning to visit Singapore in July, here’s what you need to know.
Singapore’s Weather in July
July is a Southwest Monsoon Season in Singapore. During this time, there will be occasional “Sumatra Squalls” with wind gusts of 40-80 km/h occurring between the predawn hours and midday. Short duration showers/thunderstorms in the afternoon are also common.
Despite the thunderstorms, the afternoon temperature is considerably hot, with maximum temperature around 31.4°C.
Based on historical data between 1991 to 2020, it rains 14 days out of 31 days. So, it will rain 45% of the month.
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.
Most of the rains have pretty short duration. So you don’t have to cancel your plan if the forecast is rain. Just bring foldable umbrella if you’re planning to explore the outdoors.
July’s temperature hovers between 25.4 to 31.4 degrees Celsius (77.7 to 88.5 degrees Fahrenheit). Generally, the temperature in Singapore doesn’t differ much from month to month.
In July, the sun rises between 7.02am (1 Jul) to 7.05am (31 Jul) and sunset occurs between 7.14pm (1 Jul) to 7.16pm (31 Jul).
Things to do in Singapore in July 2024
1. World Food Fair
World Food Fair (WFF), one of Singapore’s biggest and longest-running food shows, returns for its 19th edition from 4th to 7th of July at Singapore EXPO Hall 4.
With over 120 stalls offering a wide range of dishes from various countries (from China, Indonesia,Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam and more), WFF offers a fantastic culinary experience and shopping paradise under one roof.
Here are some promo items that you don’t want to miss out: Fragrance’s Mini Bak Kwa 500gr for $10 (UP: $33), Lucky Saigon’s Iced Coffee for $2 (UP: $4.50) and 8 Degrees’ Stewed Pork Belly Rice for $6 (UP: $7.20).
Date: 4 to 7 July 2024, 11am to 9pm
Admission: Free
Venue: Singapore Expo Hall 4
Address: 1 Expo Dr, Singapore 486150 (location on map)
2. Impressions of Monet
From 12 July to 17 September 2024, Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay will be the host to Impressions of Monet, a multi-sensorial exhibition centred on the art, life, and gardens of French Impressionist painter Claude Monet (1840 – 1926).
There will be 2 sections in this exhibition. Both are located inside Flower Dome.
The first section is Impressions of Monet: The Garden. Inspired by Monet’s garden in Giverny, France, the exhibit displays recreations of Monet’s pink house, the Clos Normand garden, and the Water Garden with its iconic green Japanese bridge.
The vibrant garden features flora similar to those in Monet’s gardens, such as hydrangeas, weeping willows, and delphiniums. For the first time, water lilies, made famous by Monet’s Water Lilies series, are also part of the display at Gardens by the Bay.
The second section is Impressions of Monet: The Experience, an immersive experience which brings visitors to travel back to the 19th century French Impressionism through dynamic light, color, sound, and fragrance displays.
This multi-sensory experience celebrates the works and life of Monet, as well as other Impressionist masters like Camille Pissarro, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, and Edgar Degas.
Date: 12 July to 17 September 2024
Admission: From S$34 (adult), S$21 (child) onwards (include Supertree)
Venue: Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay
Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
3. Borealis
Borealis is a new immersive light and sound show which debuted in May 2024. The show takes place at Supertree Grove.
Created by Switzerland-based Dan Acher, this show is the artist’s attempt to recreate Aurora Borealis, the northern lights often found in the northern hemisphere, by combining art and technology.
Here is the schedule:
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Every Mondays | 8.00pm to 8.30pm |
| Every Saturdays & Sundays | 9.00pm – 9.30pm |
The usual Garden Rhapsody light show at Supertree Grove remains at 7.45pm and 8.45pm daily. Do catch both shows if you can!
Date: From 5 May 2024
Admission: Free
Venue: Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay
Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953 (location on map)
4. Orchids of Angkor Wat
Orchids of Angkor Wat is a specially-curated exhibition showcasing various orchids that are native to Cambodia and the ancient Khmer Empire.
Inspired by the temple of Angkor Wat, the exhibition takes place from 17 May to 8 Sep 2024 at Orchid Haven, which is located at Level 1 of the Cloud Forest, Gardens by the Bay.
Date: 17 May 2024 to 8 September 2024
Admission: From S$18 onwards (include Flower Dome)
Venue: Orchid Haven, Cloud Forest at Gardens by the Bay
Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953 (location on map)
5. Singapore National Day Parade Fireworks
National Day Parade (NDP) is an annual event that celebrates Singapore’s National Day on 9 August. Even though the actual NPD takes place on 9 August, there are various rehearsal and preview sessions where you can watch the NDP fireworks.
Read my guide: Best Spots to Watch Singapore National Day Fireworks
Date: 27 July 2024 (NDP Preview), 3 August 2024 (NDP Preview), 9 August 2024 (NDP Actual Day)
Admission: NDP event requires ticket, but public can watch fireworks without joining the event
Venue: various places at Marina Bay
6. Jewel Blooms
To celebrate Jewel Changi Airport’s 5th anniversary, the Canopy Park at Level 5 of Jewel will be hosting Jewel Blooms, a festival featuring 6 floral installations that aim to evoke emotions of happiness, peace, love, adventure, and passion.
Visitors of Canopy Park can look forward to floral displays of over 15,000 blooms with interactive elements, enchanting scents, and soothing music. Don’t miss out a special large-scale floral artwork by Megumi Shinozaki comprising hybrid starchis, which are grown only in Japan.
For the June school holidays, the Changi Experience Studio offers ‘An Enchanted Night at the Airport’ camp with a garden adventure, magical sleepover, quests, and a floral resin workshop.
Date: 24 May to 11 August 2024, 10am to 9pm
Admission: From SGD 9 onwards
Venue: Canopy Park at Jewel Changi Airport
Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953 (location on map)
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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