Sentosa
Sentosa is an island and administrative territorial entity located in the Southern Islands of Singapore. Established in 1972, the island covers an area of 5 square kilometers and measures 4,700 meters in length. It ranks as one of the most looked-up sights in Singapore on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
Temperatures on the island remain consistent throughout the year, averaging between 26 °C and 28 °C. Rainfall occurs frequently, with nearly every month seeing significant precipitation. February is the driest month, recording 111 mm of rain over approximately 19 days. In contrast, the end of the year experiences the highest rainfall, with December seeing 302 mm over 29 days and November seeing 251 mm over 29 days.
Sentosa sits 7 km from the capital of Singapore. Travelers arriving by air can use Seletar Airport, located 19 km away, or Singapore Changi Airport, which is 21 km away. The location allows for easy combination with other sites in the area. The Tanjong Pagar railway station is 2.9 km away, and The Pinnacle@Duxton is 3.4 km away. Additionally, the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum, the Sri Mariamman Temple, and Chinatown are all situated within 4.0 to 4.3 km of the island.
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 27 °C on average. The wettest is December, with about 302 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 | 217 | 111 | 188 | 189 | 197 | 157 | 165 | 168 | 184 | 184 | 251 | 302 |
| Rainy days | 25 | 19 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
