National Day
August 9
The parade, flypasts and fireworks at Marina Bay. Locals wear red and white, so join in.
Highs31°C (88°F)
Lows25°C (77°F)
Rainy days~14
Daylight12 h
CrowdsBusy
August averages for Singapore. Source
August is National Day month (9 August) with parades and fireworks over Marina Bay. Hot and humid — lightest clothes and something red and white to join in.
☀️ By day
Red or white outfits for National Day.
🌙 Evening
A light layer for indoor venues.
What's on in August
Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.
Hungry Ghost Festival
Seventh lunar month, August or September
Getai concerts on outdoor stages and roadside offerings. Don't step on offerings, and leave the front-row seats empty, because they are for the spirits.
August packing essentials
Your August outfit list
- Linen dressCotton kurta with palazzoShop Amazon ↗
- Linen trousers or skirtShop Amazon ↗
- Breathable topsShop Amazon ↗
- Light cardigan (AC)Shop Amazon ↗
- Comfortable sandalsShop Amazon ↗
- Swimwear (Sentosa)Full-coverage swimwearShop Amazon ↗
- Linen shirtsShop Amazon ↗
- Lightweight chinosShop Amazon ↗
- ShortsShop Amazon ↗
- Breathable polosShop Amazon ↗
- Breathable sneakersShop Amazon ↗
Also pack
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Dress code
- Cover shoulders and knees at mosques and temples (Sultan Mosque, Sri Mariamman, Buddha Tooth Relic Temple) — robes are often lent at the door.
- Smart-casual is the norm; some rooftop bars (e.g. Marina Bay Sands) refuse flip-flops, sleeveless tops for men and sportswear.
- Indoor AC is very cold — carry a light layer.