Singapore packing list: what to pack, month by month
This list is made by TripRai's code from our 4-day Singapore itinerary (Singapore), for a traveller from India. Every item with a day next to it is there because of that day. Plan your own trip and you get the same kind of list, made from your own days, dates and food.
Plan a trip to Singapore with its own packing list →Documents and money
- Passport (valid for 6+ months) and photocopies
- Visa or e-visa printout (if your nationality needs one)
- Travel insurance documents
- Forex card and some cash in SGD
- eSIM or international roaming
- Travel adapter: Type G
What the days of this trip need
From the sample itinerary, 4 days: 1 beach or island and 2 flights.
- Comfortable walking shoesDay 1 Marina Bay walk and the Gardens by the Bay light show · Day 4 Botanic Gardens
- Flip-flops or sandalsDay 2 Beaches
- SwimwearDay 2 Beaches
- A light layer for air-conditioned malls, trains and flightsHot outside, cold air-conditioning inside
- Beach towelDay 2 Beaches
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+, reef-safe)Day 2 Beaches
- Insect repellentMosquitoes in the tropics
- Charger and power bank in hand luggage (never checked in)Day 1 Delhi to Singapore · Day 4 Singapore to Delhi
- Liquids under 100 ml in a clear bagDay 1 Delhi to Singapore · Day 4 Singapore to Delhi
- A pen for the arrival cardDay 1 Delhi to Singapore · Day 4 Singapore to Delhi
- Neck pillow and a light shawl for the flightDay 1 Delhi to Singapore · Day 4 Singapore to Delhi
Singapore weather, month by month
What each month usually feels like, for packing (not a forecast). ☂ marks the rainy season.
| City | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | Warm ☂ | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm ☂ | Warm ☂ |
- Warm · ~25–32°CLight, breathable cotton clothes, sunglasses
The base checklist (City break)
For the sample trip's weather; a plan of your own follows your dates (no jeans or jacket in a hot month, for example).
Clothing
- Underwear and socks
- Sleepwear
- T-shirts / tops (3–4)
- An evening outfit
- Sunglasses
- Light trousers or linen pants (2)
- Clothes for 4 days
Toiletries
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Shampoo and conditioner (travel size)
- Moisturiser
- Razor or grooming kit
- Lip balm
Tech & essentials
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Earphones
- Debit / credit cards and some cash
- Copies of bookings (offline)
- Day bag or crossbody bag
- Reusable water bottle
Health
- Prescription medicines
- Basic first-aid kit (paracetamol, plasters, ORS, antacid)
- Hand sanitiser
- Blister plasters
- Tissues and wet wipes
Questions
Do I need a travel adapter for Singapore?
Yes. Singapore uses Type G sockets, and Indian plugs do not fit them.
What is the weather like in Singapore through the year?
Roughly: January–December: warm (~25–32°C). Any time of year: it's warm all year round. February to April is usually the driest; November to January is the wettest.
When is the rainy season in Singapore?
Roughly November, December and January (it varies by region). In those months pack a compact umbrella, a raincoat or poncho and a waterproof pouch for your phone and papers.
Which money should I carry to Singapore?
A forex card and some cash in SGD for small shops, markets and tips.
Which transport card should I get in Singapore?
EZ-Link card at an MRT station, for trains and buses. Buy it there; there is no need to arrange it before you go.
How do vegetarian, Jain or vegan travellers manage food in Singapore?
Little India has excellent vegetarian and Jain-friendly restaurants, and hawker centres label halal stalls. Try vegetarian popiah, roti prata and dosa. TripRai plans every meal of a trip around what you eat.
A packing list for your own trip
Tell TripRai your dates, cities, food and who is coming. You get the whole trip day by day with estimated costs, and a packing list made from those days and that month's weather, to tick off and share on WhatsApp.
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