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San Mateo at a glance
Quick facts about San Mateo
What to know before visiting San Mateo
San Mateo at a glance
San Mateo’s busiest bookings come from Outdoor & sports activities, followed by Water activities, so expect days spent on trails, parks and bay-front adventures through the year. Klook booking data shows a clear seasonal rhythm: demand climbs to a strong surge in May and stays high into June, while March and several autumn months quieten noticeably. For travellers weighing activity type versus timing, choose whether you value lively peak-season atmosphere or quieter, more flexible planning. All observations are from Klook booking data.
Best months to plan your trip
May and June are the year’s busiest months, with May showing the largest jump in demand; March is the quietest month according to Klook booking data. Prices move modestly across the year: typical paid amounts on Klook are higher around December and lower around March, and the months of high demand and higher prices don’t always overlap — May has strong demand while December has the priciest typical price. If you want lower prices and smaller crowds, aim for March; for peak-season atmosphere, visit in May or June.
| Month | Demand Level | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | Quieter than usual | SGD 120 |
| February | About average | SGD 122 |
| March | Very quiet | SGD 111 |
| April | Peak demand | SGD 114 |
| May | Peak demand | SGD 123 |
| June | Peak demand | SGD 131 |
| July | About average | SGD 121 |
| August | Quieter than usual | SGD 134 |
| September | Very quiet | SGD 123 |
| October | Quieter than usual | SGD 130 |
| November | About average | SGD 139 |
| December | Very quiet | SGD 143 |
Demand is bookings in that month compared with a typical month, from historical Klook booking data, grouped into the demand levels above; typical price is the median paid on Klook in that month; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.
Tips for travellers from Singapore
Most travellers from Singapore lock experiences in only a few days ahead — typically around 3 days ahead — which gives flexibility for last-minute plans; a minority book as early as nine days out. Because May and June are noticeably busier, consider booking earlier for popular outdoor or water experiences in those months. Use Klook to compare typical prices and secure spots for preferred time slots, and remember Klook booking data shows December tends to have higher typical prices while March tends to be lower, so plan accordingly.
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