SINGAPORE — The warm and dry weather experienced in the first half of February is expected to continue for the rest of the month, the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) said on Tuesday (Feb 16).

In its weather update, the agency said that this is due to the northeast monsoon season that is currently in its dry phase. It is characterised by drier weather and occasionally windy conditions.

The weather agency said that the daily temperature is forecast to range between 24°C and 33°C on most days, though it could reach a high of 34°C on a few days in the last week of the month.

MSS said that the dry phase is forecast to persist for the rest of the month with the prevailing winds blowing from the north or northeast.

“Particularly in the first week of the coming fortnight, an intensification of a high-pressure system over central China is forecast to bring a mass of dry air accompanied with a strengthening of northeast winds over the South China Sea.”

As a result, stable atmospheric conditions are expected over Singapore and the surrounding region.

During the week, generally fair weather with occasionally windy conditions are forecast for Singapore.

There could, however, be short-duration thundery showers in the afternoon over parts of the island on one or two days.

“While generally fair weather is also forecast in the last week of the month, strong daytime heating of land areas coupled with a weakening of low-level winds are expected to bring short-duration thundery showers between the afternoon and early evening over parts of the island on a few days.

“Overall, the rainfall for February is expected to be below normal over most parts of the island,” the weather agency said.

For the daily weather forecast, the public may visit the websites of MSS or the National Environment Agency. They may also download the myENV mobile application or the Weather@SG app by MSS.