Singapore Botanic Gardens
Garden Historic tropical botanic gardens with rainforest and orchid collections
Singapore Botanic Gardens include the National Orchid Garden, lakes and shaded walking paths within a long-established public park. Visitors come for orchid collections, morning walks and occasional outdoor concerts.
The Singapore Botanic Gardens is a large public botanic garden founded in 1859 and recognised for its long-standing role in tropical botany and horticulture. The gardens combine formal landscaped areas, specialist collections and conservation and research activities.
Major highlights include the National Orchid Garden, a substantial curated orchid collection, ornamental lakes such as Swan Lake, and family-oriented spaces including the Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden. Paths, lawns and mature trees provide a mix of recreational and scientific attractions across the grounds.
The gardens were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015 in recognition of their historical importance and ongoing role in plant research, education and public enjoyment. They occupy a large green space close to central Singapore and are managed for both conservation and public access.
- History and UNESCO: Established in 1859 and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2015 for its historical role in botanical research and tropical horticulture.
- Orchid Garden: Contains the National Orchid Garden, which is the garden's most visited attraction and showcases extensive orchid collections in curated displays.
What to See #
- National Orchid Garden: The National Orchid Garden, which displays a large curated collection of orchid species and hybrids arranged in themed landscapes and conservatories.
- Children's Garden: Jacob Ballas Children's Garden, a dedicated area for children with interactive plant displays and educational programming.
- Swan Lake: Swan Lake and other formal water features which form part of the garden's landscaped core and recreational spaces.
How to Get to Singapore Botanic Gardens #
Take the Circle Line to Botanic Gardens MRT (CC19/DT9) and use the Cluny Road or Bukit Timah Gates entrances. Taxis and bikes are also convenient for shorter connections from Orchard Road (about a 10-15 minute taxi ride).
Tips for Visiting Singapore Botanic Gardens #
- Enter from the Botanic Gardens MRT (Circle Line) and walk through the Rainforest section first-it's often quieter and cooler in the morning.
- Visit the National Orchid Garden just after opening (8:30am) to see the displays before tour groups arrive.
- Look for the Tanglin Core's historical markers: one commemorates the original 19th-century experimental plots run by the Singapore Botanic Gardens.
Best Time to Visit Singapore Botanic Gardens #
Early morning visits (before 9:00am) are best for avoiding crowds and experiencing birdlife; the gardens are comfortable year-round due to Singapore's climate.
Weather & Climate near Singapore Botanic Gardens #
Singapore Botanic Gardens's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest 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 muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (229 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (183 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (183 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (198 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (173 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (168 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (157 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (168 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (170 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (198 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (255 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 (294 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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