Christmas Wonderland
December, Gardens by the Bay
Light installations and a festive market. Pretty, light outfits and comfortable shoes work.
Highs31°C (88°F)
Lows24°C (75°F)
Rainy days~19
Daylight12 h
CrowdsPeak season
December averages for Singapore. Source
December is rainy but very festive — Orchard Road Christmas lights, Gardens by the Bay events and New Year's Eve at Marina Bay. Quick-dry clothes and a dressy outfit.
☀️ By day
Quick-dry outfits, an umbrella and comfy sandals.
🌙 Evening
A party outfit for New Year's Eve at Marina Bay, plus a poncho just in case.
What's on in December
Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.
New Year's Eve at Marina Bay
December 31
Huge crowds for the fireworks. Wear comfortable shoes and a light party outfit, and carry a poncho, since December storms are common.
December packing essentials
Your December outfit list
- Breathable midi dressRayon kurta setShop Amazon ↗
- Quick-dry trousersShop Amazon ↗
- Light cardigan (AC)Shop Amazon ↗
- Waterproof sneakers or sandalsShop Amazon ↗
- Breathable topsShop Amazon ↗
- Breathable short-sleeve shirtsShop Amazon ↗
- Quick-dry chinosShop Amazon ↗
- ShortsShop Amazon ↗
- Light overshirt (AC)Shop Amazon ↗
- Waterproof 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.
Good weather elsewhere in December
- 🇦🇪 Dubai27° · Warm, perfect
- 🇹🇭 Thailand32° · Dry, warm
- 🇻🇳 Vietnam21° · Cool north
- 🌺 Hawaii28° · Warm, showers
- 🇲🇻 Maldives30° · Sunny, calm
- 🚢 Cruise29° · Sunny, dry