Singapore events & things to do in March 2027

Expect 31°C/87°F days and about 28 rainy ones in March. Start with these:

  • National Gallery SingaporeThe region's largest visual-arts museum (opened 2015) in the joined 1930s City Hall and former Supreme Court buildings — 8,000+ works of Southeast…
  • Jewel Changi — HSBC Rain VortexThe 40-metre indoor waterfall at the centre of Jewel's forest dome (2019), landside at Changi Terminal 1 — free to visit, no boarding pass needed.

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Singapore Marina-Bay-Panorama-02 in Singapore, Singapore

By TripSapien Research · Updated June 3, 2026

Singapore in March 2027

Weather

Temp

87°F / 76°F

30.8°C / 24.6°C

Rain

28d

8.6in · 219.6mm

Light

12.1h

Sea

84.4°F

29.1°C

Heat starts building toward the inter-monsoon peak; mornings for the Botanic Gardens, conservatories for the afternoons.

Holidays, observances & long weekends

Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.

  • Mar 9Hari Raya PuasaPublic holiday
  • Mar 26Good FridayPublic holiday
  • Mar 6-Mar 9Long weekend with bridge day
  • Mar 26-Mar 28Long weekend

About Singapore

City overview

Singapore is a 733km² city-state where a British free port founded in 1819 became one of the world's densest, greenest cities — over half the island is under tree cover, and the skyline rises straight out of a UNESCO-listed botanic garden belt. The ethnic quarters the colonial plan laid down still function as separate small cities: Chinatown's shophouses, Little India's spice rows, Kampong Glam's Sultan Mosque quarter — stitched together by the MRT and the world's most celebrated street-food system.

Food & drink

Singapore's hawker culture is UNESCO-listed intangible heritage (2020): open-air centres where single-dish specialists cook the national canon — Hainanese chicken rice, laksa, char kway teow, chilli crab, satay — for a few dollars. In 2016 two hawker stalls (Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle and Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle) became the first street-food vendors in the world to win Michelin stars. Eat at Maxwell Food Centre or Lau Pa Sat first, then work outward; the same city also holds a deep fine-dining bench around Marina Bay and the National Gallery.

Top sights

  • 1

    Gardens by the Bay

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    101 hectares of engineered garden on reclaimed Marina Bay land — the Supertree Grove's 18 vertical gardens, the Flower Dome (the world's largest glass greenhouse), and the Cloud Forest's 35-metre indoor waterfall. The outdoor gardens are free; the two conservatories are ticketed.

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  • 2

    Sentosa Island

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    The resort island off HarbourFront — Universal Studios Singapore, S.E.A. Aquarium, and the Siloso/Palawan/Tanjong beaches. Reach it by the Sentosa Express monorail, cable car, or the flat boardwalk.

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  • 3

    Singapore Flyer

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    The 165-metre observation wheel over Marina Bay — 28 air-conditioned capsules, a 30-minute rotation, and views to Malaysia and Indonesia on a clear day.

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  • 4Chinatown & Sri Mariamman Temple
  • 5Marina Bay Sands SkyPark
  • 6Singapore Botanic Gardens

Neighborhoods

  • Chinatown in singapore sg1

    Chinatown

    Shophouse grid stacked with heritage — temples of three faiths on one street, dried-goods shops, and the Maxwell and Chinatown Complex hawker centres. Ann Siang Hill and Club Street turn into a bar quarter after dark.

  • Little India in singapore sg2

    Little India

    The most sensory district in the city — garland stalls, gold shops, sari fabric, the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, and 24-hour Mustafa Centre. Tekka Centre's food stalls are the anchor breakfast stop.

  • Kampong Glam in singapore sg3

    Kampong Glam

    The old Malay-Arab royal quarter around the gold-domed Sultan Mosque — Haji Lane's murals and boutiques, Arab Street's textiles, and the Malay Heritage Centre in the former palace grounds.

Day trips

  • 15-min bumboat from Changi Point Ferry Terminal, ~S$4 return

    Pulau Ubin

    The last kampong (village) island — rent a bike at the jetty and ride dirt tracks past prawn ponds and the Chek Jawa wetlands boardwalk. Boats leave when 9–12 passengers board; no schedule.

  • Causeway bus from Woodlands/Queen Street, 30 min–1.5h depending on immigration

    Johor Bahru, Malaysia

    Malaysia across the strait — street food, malls, and massages at Malaysian prices. Complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online before you go; avoid Friday-evening and Sunday-evening crossings.

  • ~1h ferry from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal, ~S$55 return

    Bintan Island, Indonesia

    Indonesian beach resorts an hour offshore — day passes at the Lagoi resorts, or an overnight for the quiet. Bring your passport; ferries are timed for day trips.

Getting around

The MRT covers essentially everything a visitor needs — six lines, trains roughly 05:30–midnight, distance-based fares from about S$1.40. Tap in with any contactless bank card (SimplyGo) or buy an EZ-Link card; the Singapore Tourist Pass (1–3 days, S$10–20) is worth it only on packed itineraries. Changi Airport connects via the East-West line (transfer at Tanah Merah, ~45 min to the centre); taxis and Grab are metered, clean, and the late-night fallback.

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Common questions about Singapore in March

What to pack for Singapore in March

Pack for March's weather, not a generic Singapore checklist.

  • Light, breathable daytime clothes for average highs around 31°C / 87°F.
  • Breathable evening clothes because nights stay near 25°C / 76°F.
  • Compact rain gear and shoes that handle wet pavement across about 28 rainy days.
How many days do you need in Singapore
4 days covers the main Singapore highlights at a realistic pace. Add 3 extra days if you want the listed day trips.
Is Singapore worth visiting in March
Yes. March in Singapore averages 31°C / 87°F highs, 25°C / 76°F nights, and about 28 rainy days.

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