SINGAPORE — After a period of dry weather, more rain can be expected in the first two weeks of March as compared to the last fortnight, the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) said on Monday (March 1).

The MSS said that this is due to the monsoon rain band which is forecast to lie closer to the equator in the coming fortnight.

The weather agency added that while showers are expected in the next two weeks, the daily temperature is forecast to range between 24°C and 33°C on most days, though it could reach a high of around 34°C on a few days.

The MSS said that during this period, the low-level winds are forecast to blow from the northwest or northeast as the weather continues to be influenced by the prevailing Northeast Monsoon.

On the first few days of the month, a mass of dry air is forecast over the equatorial Southeast Asia region, MSS said.

“This is expected to bring stable atmospheric conditions over Singapore and the surrounding region, and generally fair and occasionally windy conditions are expected.”

In the second week of March, short-duration thundery showers are expected over parts of the island in the afternoon on most days.

“On a few of these days, heavy thundery showers can be expected particularly when there is convergence of winds over Singapore and the surrounding vicinity coupled with strong daytime heating of land areas,” the weather agency said.

“Overall, the rainfall for the first fortnight of March 2021 is forecast to be near normal over most parts of the island.”

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.