Pulau Bukom
Island Industrial island housing major oil refineries
An industrial island south of mainland Singapore that hosts oil‑refining facilities. Access is restricted; the island is commonly noted on harbour cruises and coastal sightings.
Pulau Bukom is an industrial island south of Singapore’s main island that hosts major oil storage, processing and marine terminal facilities. The site is a key node in Singapore’s petroleum and petrochemical industry and has been developed for industrial use rather than tourism.
The island’s facilities occupy most of the land area and the island is not open to the general public; access is restricted to authorised personnel and vessels. While not a visitor destination, the island can be observed from some distant coastal viewpoints on mainland Singapore and nearby islands.
Pulau Bukom sits in Singapore’s southern waters, a few kilometres south of the central urban area of Singapore, and forms part of the archipelago of small offshore islands used for port and industrial activities.
- Industrial facilities and restricted access: Home to large oil storage, processing and marine terminal facilities operated by international energy companies, with public access restricted for security and safety reasons.
How to Get to Pulau Bukom #
Pulau Bukom is off Singapore’s southwestern coast near Jurong Island. Access is restricted and controlled by port and refinery authorities; public landings are not permitted without authorization. Observations are typically done from mainland vantage points or authorized industrial tours.
Tips for Visiting Pulau Bukom #
- Pulau Bukom is industrial-public access is restricted. Check with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore for permitted visits.
- Views from Sentosa or the southern mainland can offer distant perspectives on the island's refinery infrastructure without breaching security zones.
- Avoid attempting landings or close approach by private craft-the area is heavily regulated due to oil and chemical facilities.
Best Time to Visit Pulau Bukom #
Industrial site with controlled access; visits must be coordinated with authorities.
Weather & Climate near Pulau Bukom #
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2376 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (226 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (175 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (181 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (200 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (174 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (172 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (163 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (174 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (175 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (203 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (252 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (281 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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