Why Is Singapore So Windy

There is currently a “strong high pressure system” over China, creating a surge of northeast winds over the South China Sea. This is responsible for the windy weather, but also the cool and rainy conditions Singapore is experiencing, he added.

Where does wind come from in Singapore?

Much of Southeast Asia is within the monsoon regime. In Singapore, the wind usually blows from north or northeast between December and early March and from the south or southeast between June and September. The transitions between the monsoon seasons occur gradually, generally over a period of 2 months.

How much wind does Singapore get?

Winds in Singapore are generally light, with the mean surface wind speed normally less than 2.5 m/s except during the presence of a Northeast Monsoon surge when mean speeds of 10m/s or more have been observed. The other times when strong winds occur are during thunderstorms.