Lazarus Island | TravelDojo

Lazarus Island (Pulau Sekijang Bendera) is one of Singapore’s Southern Islands, located just south of the main island. It is a small, largely undeveloped island known for sandy shorelines and day-trip recreation.

A narrow causeway links Lazarus Island to neighbouring St John’s Island, and visitors typically reach it via the public ferry to St John’s followed by a short walk. The island offers sandy beaches, shallow swimming areas and informal picnic spots; its shores are the main attraction rather than built facilities.

Historically the island has had local Malay names and has been part of the southern island group used intermittently for quarantine, recreation and light infrastructure on nearby larger islands; Lazarus itself has seen minimal permanent development.

Situated within Singapore’s Southern Islands cluster, Lazarus Island lies off the southern coast of Singapore and is accessed from the Marina South Pier ferry services that call at St John’s Island first.

How to get there: Reached via the ferry service that calls at St John's Island, followed by a short walk across a causeway that links the two islands.
Visitor facilities: No permanent commercial facilities on the island, so visitors should bring water and supplies for day trips and picnics.

How to Get to Lazarus Island #

Take the public ferry from Marina South Pier to St John’s Island; from St John’s a short walk/causeway leads to Lazarus Island. Some private boat operators also run direct charters from Marina South Pier or Sentosa.

Tips for Visiting Lazarus Island #

Take the regular ferry to St John's Island from Marina South Pier and walk the short causeway to Lazarus - the walk is scenic and quicker than waiting for a dedicated boat.
Bring a picnic and sun protection; there are very limited facilities and no food outlets on Lazarus.
Go early in the day (before 11am) to find the island's best secluded coves before weekend crowds arrive.

Best Time to Visit Lazarus Island #

Best visited March-August for calm seas and more reliable boat schedules.

Dry season

March-August · 25-32°C

Clear skies and calmer seas; best for boat transfers and beach days.

Northeast monsoon shoulder

September-November · 24-31°C

Slightly wetter, fewer crowds, still good for island hopping.

Weather & Climate near Lazarus Island #

Climate

Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (2267 mm/year), wettest in December.

Best Time to Visit

FebruaryMarchApril

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

32°

Warmest Month

23°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (221 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

23° – 28°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

221 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.9h daylight

February

February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (162 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

23° – 29°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

162 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.0h daylight

March

March is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (180 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

23° – 29°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

180 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.0h daylight

April

April is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (194 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

23° – 30°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

194 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.0h daylight

May

May is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (166 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

30°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

24° – 30°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

166 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

12.1h daylight

June

June is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (151 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

30°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

24° – 30°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

151 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

12.1h daylight

July

July is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (153 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

24° – 30°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

153 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

12.1h daylight

August

August is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (172 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

24° – 30°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

172 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

12.1h daylight

September

September is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (164 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

23° – 30°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

164 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

12.0h daylight

October

October is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (190 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

23° – 30°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

190 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

12.0h daylight

November

November is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (244 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

23° – 29°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

244 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.9h daylight

December

December is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (270 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

23° – 28°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

270 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

11.9h daylight

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