When to visit Singapore and for how long
Many visitors to Singapore combine their Singapore holiday with a visit to other destinations. Some continue to destinations across SouthEast Asia, while others carry on to Australasia.
All in all, a visit to Singapore can be enjoyed all year round. However, it is important to remember that while there is no distinct wet/dry season, most rain falls during the northeast monsoon (roughly between November to January).
Personally, I would say you should try to spare at least one week for your Singapore travel... This vivid metropolis has so much to offer that obviously a week will not be enough to cover it all. However, it will leave you enough time to see and experience most of the major attractions.
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What to wear
Singapore weather remains hot and humid throughout the year so clothing, accordingly, should include light and comfortable outfits made from cotton or silk.
During the day, there shouldn't be a problem to hang around the city in shorts and T-shirts, or Polo shirts. During the evening, however, many places will require a more formal dress code and while it may be acceptable to go to the Hawker-centres with short outfits, most restaurants and clubs (not to mention hotels) will expect you to wear something slightly more decent... Cotton trousers (or even a decent looking Jeans) and a blouse or an elegant Polo shirt, will probably do the job. Women can wear a light summer dress.
A number of high class establishments might insist on a strict dress code, such as an evening dress for the ladies and jacket & tie for the gentlemen.
Swim suits and bikinis are for beaches and swimming pools only. It is neither common, nor is it accepted to walk around the hotel (not to mention the city streets), wearing a swim suit...
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A small tip from 'Metropolasia-Man':
Just like many other western cities, Singapore has eased up on dress codes in recent years. Which means you can dress casual to most venues... Just make sure you don't look too shabby...
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What should you bring along and what can you buy there
Singapore is a great shopping destination. Bring as little as possible and you'll have plenty of room left in your luggage to carry your shopping back home...
Generally speaking, Singapore shops stock everything you can think of... Other than very specific prescription medicines or the likes, there is nothing that can not be bought here. The supply is endless and there is a vast array of qualities, ranging from cheap Chinese imitations to the world's most expensive brand names. For more details, visit our Singapore Shopping & Lifestyle Guide.
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You may also want to read about...
Customs and Immigration
Visiting neighboring countries
Money, Communications, Time and other small daily stuff
Emergency - what to do in case of a problem
Health & Hygiene
