Merlion
The Merlion is a sculpture located in Singapore. Created by Lim Nang Seng and opened in 1972, it stands at a height of 8.6 meters. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Singapore, ranking second among the country's sights on this site.
Planning a visit
Average temperatures remain consistent throughout the year at 26 °C to 28 °C. Monthly rainfall ranges from 121 mm in February to 319 mm in December, with rainy days occurring across all months. The site is wheelchair accessible and located at Merlion Park. The nearest airport is Seletar Airport at a distance of 14 km, while Singapore Changi Airport is 17 km away. The distance from the capital of Singapore is 6 km.
Nearby sights include Marina Bay at a distance of 0.3 km, Sri Mariamman Temple at 1.2 km, Fort Canning Hill at 1.2 km, Chinatown at 1.2 km, and Gardens by the Bay at 1.3 km.
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 27 °C on average. The wettest is December, with about 319 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
| Rainfall, mm | 232 | 121 | 199 | 196 | 203 | 161 | 170 | 172 | 191 | 191 | 263 | 319 |
| Rainy days | 24 | 17 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
