Pulau Sudong Island
Restricted island used for military training exercises
Pulau Sudong sits among Singapore's southern islands as a military live‑firing area; it is closed to the public but noted in records for seabird nesting and surrounding coral.
Pulau Sudong at a Glance#
Address: Pulau Sudong, Singapore (southern islet)
About Pulau Sudong#
Pulau Sudong is a small island in Singapore’s southern island group that is used by the Singapore Armed Forces for live-firing and military training. The island is uninhabited and strictly controlled for security and safety reasons.
Because of its role as a training area, the island is off-limits to the public and there are no visitor facilities. It forms part of a cluster of restricted southern islands used for defence training rather than recreation.
The island lies among Singapore’s southern islets and is administered by Singapore’s defence authorities; it is not available for tourist visits.
- Access: Public access is prohibited because the island is used by the Singapore Armed Forces as a live-firing and training area.
How to Get to Pulau Sudong#
Access is restricted and generally only possible with official permission from Singaporean authorities or as part of organised government-sanctioned activities.
Tips for Visiting Pulau Sudong#
- Landing is restricted; the islet is used by the military and occasional research teams - do not attempt to visit without prior permission.
- If observing from a vessel, keep distance and follow any directives from authorities.
Best Time to Visit Pulau Sudong#
Access is heavily controlled year-round; any visits require official permission and typically form part of organised programs.
Weather & Climate near Pulau Sudong#
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 24°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2255 mm/year), wettest in December.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 24° - 30° | 27° | 199 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.4 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.9h |
| February | Good | 24° - 30° | 30° | 161 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.6 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.0h |
| March | Good | 24° - 31° | 31° | 177 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.0 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Acceptable | 24° - 31° | 32° | 199 mm | overcast | 79% | 1.7 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.0h |
| May | Acceptable | 25° - 31° | 33° | 169 mm | overcast | 80% | 1.7 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.1h |
| June | Acceptable | 25° - 31° | 32° | 156 mm | overcast | 80% | 1.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.1h |
| July | Acceptable | 25° - 31° | 32° | 152 mm | overcast | 81% | 1.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.1h |
| August | Good | 25° - 31° | 31° | 164 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.1h |
| September | Good | 25° - 30° | 31° | 174 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.0h |
| October | Good | 25° - 31° | 31° | 200 mm | overcast | 79% | 1.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.0h |
| November | Good | 25° - 31° | 31° | 243 mm | overcast | 82% | 1.7 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.9h |
| December | Good | 25° - 30° | 31° | 261 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.9h |
