Bukit Timah Hill
Bukit Timah Hill is the highest natural peak in Singapore. It is located in Bukit Panjang rather than its namesake district and its altitude is above sea level.
Altitude
The hill's altitude makes it the highest natural peak in Singapore. The highest point in Singapore, however, is the Guoco Tower, one of List of [tallest buildings in Singapore|scores of buildings] taller than the hill.Location and accessibility
The hill is located in the Nature Reserve subzone of Bukit Panjang rather than its namesake district of Bukit Timah, near the geographical centre of Singapore. It is accessible via Hillview [MRT station] on the Downtown MRT line. The hill is now protected as part of the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, which has been classified as an ASEAN Heritage Park. The hill's paved maintenance road, is not open to the public. Public access is provided by several walking trails.Climate
Bukit Timah Hill features a tropical rainforest climate and has a mix of both wet and dry seasons.Due to its low to moderate elevation, the weather is slightly cooler than the rest of Singapore and strong winds sometimes occur at the peak. The daily temperature range is between.
The dry season runs from April to August, during which, there is generally less rainfall and warmer temperatures. The wet season runs from September to March, during which, there is more frequent rainfall and cooler temperatures.
The average annual rainfall is. The average annual daily mean temperature is. The coolest month is January, where the average daily mean temperature is. The minimum temperature may dip below during rainy days in January. The warmest month is July, with an average daily mean temperature of.