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Singapore Packing Guide

Weather in Singapore

Singapore has no distinct season.

It enjoys the tropical weather and thus, remains hot and humid with recurrent Rain showers all through the year. The temperature ranges from 25°C to 31°C.

• Wettest Month – November
• Coolest Month – January
• Warmest Month – April

Learn more about the weather and climate in Singapore here.

The indoor temperatures (malls, restaurants, and cafes), perchance, colder because of air -conditioning.

What to Pack for Singapore

Packing for Singapore is easy and rarely changes as the weather more or less remains the same all through the year.

Here, I’ve listed all the Singapore travel essentials to make packing for Singapore super-easy for you guys. Plus, you can download the FREE printable packing checklist so you pack each and every essential item before leaving home and stay organized.

Pro-Tip: Pack Light. Like, really light. Less is more – make this your mantra while packing.

Travel Documents

• Passport and Visa
• Travel Insurance Documents
• Hotel Booking Vouchers
• Flight Tickets
• Rental Car Documents
• Guided Tours Vouchers
• Print-outs of each document

Packing Accessories

Suitcase or Trolley

We’d recommend a water-resistant and wear-resistant light-weight trolley suitcase with 360-degree spinner wheels. Our travels have absolutely transformed since we shifted to Delsey Polycarbonate 4W Trolley.

I, as a family traveler, prefer and recommend wheeled luggage over a backpack any day.

Consider buying a waterproof luggage cover. It protects your luggage from wear, tear, and rain. Also, a luggage tag comes in handy if you are checking in luggage. Even if you are not, tagging your suitcase or bag gives much-needed protection.

For backpackers, we suggest Osprey Farpoint. With a comfortable fit, it’s lightweight as well as tough. Stowaway harness and hip belt keep it safe. You’d need a rain cover for your backpack.

Packing Organizers

They are life-savers. Trust me. It’s so easy to segregate clothes. Just roll them and stack them. Finding the right outfit is super easy without crushing the other items in the suitcase. Plus, they efficiently maximize the space in your suitcase.

You can pack the underclothes in packing cubes while using packing folders for the clothes that crumple or wrinkle easily.

Compression sacks too help save space in the luggage.

Shoe sleeves or travel shoe bags are a great way to pack and store your dirty shoes.

Your packing arsenal is incomplete without Ziploc bags. The multi-purpose reusable, leak-proof, clear bags can store almost anything – snacks, cosmetics, toiletries, jewelry, chargers, cables, wet soap, leaky products, and used clothes. In short, you can’t travel without them.

Packing Carryon

Because you need to have basic things with you all the time. You can’t open your luggage every now and then.

Also, you need a personal carry-on travel backpack to keep your valuables and documents safe.

Anti-theft Crossbody

A crossbody bag is a must. Easy to carry, it serves as a multi-utility bag while sightseeing and exploring the places. You can keep all your important documents, cash, and cards safe in here.

We have been using Travelon Anti-theft Classic Messenger Bag for a while and it’s the coolest one I ever had.

Canvas Pouches

Small pouches like this one come in handy to organize and arrange your important stuff and accessories inside the luggage.

Dryer Sheets or Fabric Softener

You don’t want your luggage to stink with dirty clothes or laundry you’re unable to wash. Keep a dryer sheet in your suitcase or carry-on so your luggage always smells good and fresh.

Daypack

Bring a light daypack so you can carry stuff like a water bottle, umbrella, camera easily while you move about on public transport and around the city.

I’ve been using an ultra-lightweight packable daypack by Osprey for some time now and the results are awesome.

This daypack is waterproof, wear-resistant, super light and folds into its own sack.

If you are a freelancer or blogger like me and travel with camera gear or/and a laptop, a daypack rain cover is vital.

Travel Accessories for Singapore

Rain Gear

Singapore is infamous for random downpours. It sees rain showers almost every month with a good amount of rain from November through January.

Even when the weather seems clear and sunny, it starts raining out of nowhere. So, you gotta be ready for the brief splash of rains.

You need to bring the rain gear regardless of the month you are traveling to Singapore because of sudden torrential tropical downpours.

Pack a small and compact folded umbrella. It not only protects you from the rain but the harsh sun too. A water-resistant light jacket saves from drenching in the rain. We all (hubby, I, and mini-me) have waterproof rain jackets from Columbia and love the experience. My girl is currently using Columbia Girls’ Switchback II Waterproof Jacket and a Jellyuu Rain Poncho.

I can’t stress it enough that a rain cover (for your daypack and backpack) and/or waterproof luggage cover are essential when traveling to Singapore where it rains every now and then.

Sun-safe Gear

Don’t forget to pack your best sunglasses, sunblock, hat/cap to protect yourself and your kids from Singapore’s intense and infamous sun.

I always opt for a Greenberry’s natural and organic sunscreen/sunblock with multi-spectrum protection for myself as well as hubby and a kid-friendly sunscreen by Thinkbaby for mini-me.

Reapply the sunblock after a dip in the pool.

I always pack an organic aloe vera gel to soothe the sunburn or rashes when traveling with kids.

Swim Gear

How can you forget the swimwear? After all, enjoying the sun and sand at Sentosa’s beautiful beaches is one of the best things to do in Singapore.

Sarong is again an essential swim gear element. I bought a few from our trip to Sri Lanka and since then hooked to them.

Mini-me loves her mermaid print swimsuit.

Carry a wet bag to pack your wet swimmers.

Eco-friendly Water Bottle

Singapore’s hot and humid water asks you to drink a lot of water to remain hydrated while exploring the country.

I’d request you to bring an eco-friendly reusable water bottle. Let’s do our bit in saving our environment.

Please don’t buy plastic water bottles. They are hell costly and hurts our environment big time.

There are water coolers installed at train stations, buildings to fill your bottles for free.

We recommend an Eco-Friendly Collapsible Water Bottle that fits easily in your suitcase.

Our other favorite eco-friendly water bottles are Simpl bamboo fiber water bottle tumbler and Tree Tribe stainless steel water bottle.

Money Belt

Singapore, though quite a safe city, however, it’s is a necessity to keep your money and important documents safe. After all, you’re in a foreign country. We recommend Alpha Keeper Travel Mobile Waist Bag and Money Belt with RFID Security.

Stroller

Unlike other countries in Asia, Singapore is very accessible while traveling with young kids. It’s stroller-friendly almost everywhere including public transportation.

MRT stations have escalators and lifts.

We recommend this ultra light-weight and foldable stroller from Kolcraft as it’s easy to carry around and has amazing storage capacity.

Ah! and don’t foregt to buy a stroller rain cover.

Travel Neck Pillow

The tiredness of a flight can affect your travel plans once you reach your destination. Don’t let that happen. Take a much-needed nap while flying with a good-quality travel neck pillow.

Eyemask

You can even personalize an eye mask for your kids. How cool is that?

Earplugs

Obviously, you can’t get a good nap or sleep without one. Earplugs help counterpoise the sounds while traveling on a bus, train, or plane.

We recommend Tallgo cervical soft memory foam neck pillow for 15+ hours of comfortable flight travel for adults while SpecialYou cute unicorn neck U-shape pillow for little ones.

Travel Gadgets for Singapore

Universal Travel Adaptor

Singapore works on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz frequency. They use G type power plugs and sockets.

International Travel Adaptor is vital especially when you’re traveling from a country that uses different style sockets and plugs.

We recommend EPICKA Universal Travel Adaptor.

Multiple Charging Station

Whether you travel solo or as a family, at some point, you feel the need to charge more than one device. Trust me, been there, done that.

Thus, it’s always better to carry a multiple charging station. It makes life easier while traveling.

We recommend a Multi Ports Mobile Wall Charger by Veebon.

Portable Charger or Power Bank

What if your phone battery or camera battery is low and there’s no way you can charge them? How would you make memories? I mean, take pictures.

Yes, my friend, you’d need a portable charger or a power bank then. So, pack it now.

Don’t have it? Buy it here.

Camera

Of course, a good camera is all you need to bring those beautiful memories back home. Buying the best camera and camera gear is an investment.

We are using Sony RX100 VII Compact Camera and its awesomeness. It’s small, easy to carry, gives high-quality shots, and is perfect for travel bloggers and photographers, and families who travel a lot.

Bring some extra micro SD cards. Singapore is utterly instagram-worthy!

Laptop

If you work while you travel, you certainly need to pack your portable office setup. MacBook Air and Dell XPS 13 are the best portable travel laptops. Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is also a good alternative.

Make sure you use a laptop sleeve or a laptop bag to protect your laptop.

USB Stick

Carry a USB drive to keep the documents.

Memory Card Case

So you can store camera memory cards or sim cards when not in use.

Kindle

Do you love reading while relaxing on the beach or in flight? Then you gotta carry your Kindle.

Headphones

Because listening to music while traveling is a great way to enhance the journey.

Headphone Splitter

If you ever want to share music with your travel buddy.

Personal Care Items – Cosmetics and Toiletries

There are a plethora of stores and pharmacies in Singapore that cater to all your cosmetics and toiletries needs so don’t overpack them.

Empty Containers

Buy the travel-size empty containers to store shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body cream, face cream, and other toiletries.

Toiletry Bag

Pick the right toiletry bag to store all your toiletries. I’m currently using eBags Classic Pack-it-Flat Toiletry Kit and quite satisfied with it.

Toothpaste and Toothebrush

Do pack travel-sized toothpaste and toothbrush. Keep the kids’ version too.

Shaving Gear

My husband carries Braun Electric Razor while traveling.

Comb or Hair Brush

A no-brainer, of course.

Hair Accessories

I have a daughter who loves to dress up. So packing her hair clips, headbands, elastic bands to match her clothes is a must.

Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower Gel, Body Cream, and Face Cream

You can buy them there but I always recommend keeping travel-sized sachets or you can fill travel-size empty containers. Dry shampoo works best. I carry Rice Water Shampoo and Conditioner bar by Mimosu.

Lip Balm

Another essential in my purse has to be my lip-balm. I can’t do without my Burt’s Bees or Nivea lip-balm.

Instant Stain Remover

I always carry one (just in case). Tide To Go pen is easy to use and carry.

Insect Repellant or Bug Spray

Bring a small bottle of insect repellant. You’ll need it if trekking/hiking is on your mind and also comes in handy during Night Safari Adventure.

I’d suggest a 100% natural insect repellent for kids. You can use mosquito patches for toddlers.

Hand Sanitizer

We recommend Purell Hand Sanitizer with Jelly Wrap Carrier and Noshinku Pocket Hand Sanitizer. I keep one hanging on my crossbody at all times.

The spray version is also good.

For men and women, Emilia Sanitizing Hand Cream is also a nice option. It’s a combination of a sanitizer and moisturizer.

Face Wipes

Believe you me, you’ll need them in Singapore’s humid weather. We recommend Simple Cleansing Face Wipes for they make your skin look fresh all the time.

Wet Wipes

This is a no-brainer while traveling with babies. We suggest you buy WaterWipes Sensitive Baby Wipes.

Travel Towel

A compact, quick-dry, skin-friendly, and lightweight towel is vital. Rainleaf Microfiber Towel is a perfect choice.