Seasons in Singapore
The rain runs October to November
It is rainy season in Singapore right now, and it runs October to November. The rain tends to come hard and short rather than all day, and it stays warm through it — so the thing to bring is a shell you can fold into a day bag, not a coat.
Going in November
The inter-monsoon, with November often the wettest month of all. Thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.
What this means for your bag
A packable rain shell
Not a winter coat — it stays warm through the rain. A light hooded shell that folds into its own pocket ends up in the day bag instead of the hotel room.
See the Weather Protection packQuick-dry fabrics
Cotton takes two days to dry in this air and starts to smell before it does. Synthetics and merino wash in a sink and are wearable by morning.
See the Summer Sun Kit pack
When to go
There is no clearly easy window here — every month carries something. Pick the season you would rather pack for.
Build a packing plan around the season you are actually travelling in.