Singapore questions, answered

Most asked

1. How many days do I need in Singapore?

   Visitors stay about three and a half days on average, and that's a good target for a first trip.

2. Does it rain every day in Singapore?

   It rains on about 171 days a year, roughly every other day, and a day counts as rainy from just 0.2mm.

3. Is 3 days enough for a first trip to Singapore?

   Yes, three days is enough for the highlights.

4. When is the rainy season in Singapore?

   Singapore has no distinct wet or dry season, but the most rain falls from November to January, and February is the driest month.

5. Is Singapore worth visiting on a first trip?

   Yes, if you like food, tidy streets and a compact city with plenty of variety.

6. What time of day does it rain in Singapore?

   Mostly in the afternoon and early evening, when the sun's heat builds thunderstorms.

7. Where is the best area to stay in Singapore for a first visit?

   There's no single best area, so we'd pick by what you'll do most.

8. What is there to do in Singapore when it rains?

   Our pick is the National Gallery Singapore, which fills an afternoon on its own and is a short walk from City Hall MRT.

9. What should a first-time visitor to Singapore do?

   Eat a hawker meal at Maxwell Food Centre, walk Chinatown's temples, and see Marina Bay after dark for Garden Rhapsody and Spectra, both free.

10. How hot and humid is Singapore, and will I cope?

    Overnight lows sit around 23 to 25°C and daytime highs reach 31 to 33°C all year.

11. What can I do in Singapore in 24 hours?

    Begin with Chinatown's temples and a hawker breakfast, spend the hottest hours in the National Gallery's air-con, and finish at Marina Bay for two free light shows.

12. What should I wear in Singapore's heat and sun?

    Wear lightweight, light-coloured clothes in a thin, absorbent fabric, and add sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher, sunglasses and a hat.

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