πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ Singapore travel essentials

Everything you need to plan a trip to Singapore β€” climate, currency, packing essentials, public holidays, voltage and plug types, and what locals actually wear.

Currency
S$ SGD
Singapore Dollar Β· vs USD
Electricity
230V Β· 50Hz
Plug: Type G
Best months
Feb, Jan, Jul
Avg high 31Β°C Β· 9 rain days
Capital time zone
Asia/Singapore
Cities covered
1
1 with full climate data

Top cities in Singapore

Local style + dress code

Singapore is smart-casual + AC-arctic indoors. Linen-blend tops outperform cotton in 90% humidity. Carry a light cardigan for malls + restaurants.

Dress code: smart casual

Public holidays in Singapore

Plan around national holidays β€” many businesses close, transport gets busier, and prices for flights/hotels can spike.

πŸ“… See the full 2026 calendar for Singapore β†’

Money & currency

The Singapore Dollar (SGD, symbol S$) is the official currency. Live exchange rates are updated daily.

What to pack

Each city has month-by-month packing lists computed from local climate data β€” temperatures, rainfall, peak hazard seasons, and Singapore's dress code.

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