Singapore Quick Facts

Introduction

Singapore has been described as a thriving cosmopolitan city that’s brimming with diversity, as well as a multiplicity of culture, language, arts and architecture. Just like other destinations, the city has her own unique set of offerings that sets her apart. "Uniquely Singapore" was designed to show the rest of the world what Singapore is really about – warm, enriching and unforgettable. According to the legend, Sang Nila Utama, a Prince from Palembang (the capital of Srivijaya), was out on a hunting trip when he caught sight of an animal he had never seen before. Taking it to be a good sign, he founded a city where the animal had been spotted, naming it “The Lion City” or Singapura, from the Sanskrit words “simha” (lion) and “pura” (city).

Capital	Singapore
Languages	English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil
Currency	Singapore Dollars (1 SGD = INR 46 Approx)
Time Difference	+8 Hrs GMT & +2.5 Hrs IST
Best Time to Visit	October to February

Climate

Climate
The average daily temperature is 26.7 °C. Relative humidity often exceeds 90 percent at night and in the early hours of the morning shortly before sunrise. Rainfall is most abundant during the Northeast Monsoon season from November to January. Much of the rain falls in sudden showers. February is usually the sunniest month while December is often the wettest. However, July and August are the hottest months when average temperatures are at their peak.

The average daily temperature is 26.7 °C. Relative humidity often exceeds 90 percent at night and in the early hours of the morning shortly before sunrise. Rainfall is most abundant during the Northeast Monsoon season from November to January. Much of the rain falls in sudden showers. February is usually the sunniest month while December is often the wettest. However, July and August are the hottest months when average temperatures are at their peak.