Rain radar

Q: Where is it raining in Singapore now?

You can see where it is raining in Singapore right now using the live rain radar map on this page. The rain areas are shown as coloured overlays on the map, updated every 5 minutes. Towns listed under "Raining now" are those whose official planning-area boundary currently contains radar rain cells. The brightest colours indicate the heaviest rain.

Q: How do you tell which town the rain is over?

Each 50 km radar pixel is placed on official URA Master Plan planning-area polygons using the Meteorological Service Singapore radar georeference. A town is listed when a rain cell covers a meaningful share of that town — a smaller share is enough when the rain is heavy. Because each radar frame is already a few minutes old, we also look at storm motion: if intense rain is next door and moving toward you, the town is marked approaching. Speckles and rain over water or Johor are not listed.

Q: How often is the Singapore rain radar map updated?

The NEA rain radar map is updated every 5 minutes, providing near real-time precipitation data for Singapore and surrounding areas. Our system automatically fetches the latest images from the Meteorological Service Singapore, so the live rain map always reflects the most recent radar sweep.

Q: What do the colors on the rain map mean?

The colors indicate rainfall intensity: light blue/green represents light rain (0.5-2 mm/hr), yellow/orange indicates moderate rain (2-10 mm/hr), red shows heavy rain (10-30 mm/hr), and purple/white represents very heavy or intense rainfall (over 30 mm/hr). Use the legend on the radar to read the rain areas at a glance.

Q: What is the difference between the 50 km and 480 km rain radar?

The 50 km rain radar shows detailed precipitation across Singapore, updated every 5 minutes. The 240 km regional radar covers Peninsular Malaysia, the Strait of Malacca and nearby Sumatra (15-minute frames) — use it for Sumatra squalls. The 480 km wide-area radar covers a much larger slice of Southeast Asia (30-minute frames), useful for monsoon surges and tropical systems.

Q: Is the rain radar a forecast or current conditions?

The rain radar shows actual detected precipitation, not forecasts. The radar data is highly accurate for current conditions within its range. For the short-term outlook, use the NEA 2-hour nowcast, which predicts rain areas for the next two hours based on the latest radar imagery.

Q: What is the data source for the rain radar?

The rain radar data comes directly from the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS), a division of the National Environment Agency (NEA). The data is sourced from weather radar stations located in Singapore and republished here in real time.

Q: How do I do a rain check in Singapore?

A "rain check" in Singapore means quickly looking at the live rain radar to see if it is raining where you are or where you are going. Open this page, glance at the rain map, and you will instantly see the current rain areas across Singapore. The animated radar also shows the direction the rain is moving.

Live rain radar map & rain areas across Singapore, updated every 5 minutes

Live Updates

Singapore (50km) Regional (240km) Wide Area (480km)

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Last updated: 14 Sep 2026, 09:00

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About the Singapore Rain Radar

The Singapore rain radar on this page displays real-time precipitation data sourced directly from the Meteorological Service Singapore. The rain map is updated every 5 minutes, giving you an accurate, near-live view of rain areas across Singapore right now. Use it to find out where it is raining in Singapore before you leave home or while you are out.

The animated NEA rain radar loops through the most recent frames so you can see the direction the rain is moving. Official is the NEA outline. Street and Satellite are geographic maps. Use 240 km for Sumatra squalls and 480 km for monsoon bands still well offshore. On 50 km, a town is listed when rain covers a meaningful share of that town (a smaller share if the rain is heavy). Storm motion flags neighbouring towns about to be hit, because the latest radar frame is already a few minutes old. Speckles and rain over water are ignored.

Rain Intensity Guide (mm/hr):

Light Rain - Drizzle, light showers (0.1-1 mm/hr)
Moderate Rain - Steady rain (1-4 mm/hr)
Heavy Rain - Strong showers (4-10 mm/hr)
Very Heavy Rain - Downpour (10-20 mm/hr)
Intense Rain - Very heavy downpour (20-50 mm/hr)
Torrential Rain - Extreme rain (>50 mm/hr)

Related Information

2-Hour Nowcast

Short-term forecast by area

Weather Warnings

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is it raining in Singapore now?

How do you tell which town the rain is over?

How often is the Singapore rain radar map updated?

What do the colors on the rain map mean?

What is the difference between the 50 km and 480 km rain radar?

Is the rain radar a forecast or current conditions?

What is the data source for the rain radar?

How do I do a rain check in Singapore?