Seasons In — Singapore

| Season | Months | Avg Rainfall | Key Feature | |--------|--------|--------------|--------------| | Northeast Monsoon (wet) | Dec–Jan | High (290mm+) | Cooler, heavy rain | | Northeast Monsoon (dry) | Feb–early Mar | Moderate to low | Drier winds | | Inter-Monsoon 1 | Apr–May | High (thunderstorms) | Evening storms, heat | | Southwest Monsoon | Jun–Sep | Moderate | Haze possible | | Inter-Monsoon 2 | Oct–Nov | Very high | Wettest months | Though there is no autumn, trees in Singapore do shed leaves during brief dry spells (especially in February). The Bird’s Nest Fern and Sea Almond Tree show leaf color changes, though not dramatic. Flowering often peaks in April and October (inter-monsoon), with the Yellow Flame and Trumpet Tree blooming spectacularly for 1–2 weeks, mimicking a "spring."

Beyond Four Seasons: Understanding Climatic and Cultural Rhythms in Singapore