Singapore guide
🇸🇬 Packing List
What to pack for Singapore
In February, Singapore is typically warm, heavy rain (24°C - 31°C). This list adapts to those conditions; adjust for your exact travel dates.
Singapore essentials
- Modest outfits that cover shoulders and knees for town and religious sites
- Sarong or shawl for temple visits
- Smart-casual outfits (skip gym wear for dinners)
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
- Photocopies / phone photos of passport and tickets, stored separately
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable closed walking shoes
- Very light, breathable cotton or linen clothing
- Sunglasses
- Reusable water bottle
- Light rain jacket or poncho
- Compact umbrella
- Quick-dry footwear
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days (6 sets)
- One dressy evening outfit for celebrations
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Insect / mosquito repellent
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Type G plugs (UK style, 3-pin), 230V.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Local currency: Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Local know-how
- Local SIM: Singtel, StarHub, M1. Tourist SIMs at airports (S$15-30 for 7-14 days).
- Check taxi meters (but most are honest)
- Peak season in February: keep bags zipped and don't flash jewellery
- February highlights: Chinese New Year; Chingay Parade
Trip gear
- Waterproof dry bag for electronics
- Festive atmosphere