Dragon Boat Festival
June, fifth day of the fifth lunar month
Dragon boat races and rice dumplings. Spectators stand in the sun, so bring a hat and sunscreen.
Highs32°C (90°F)
Lows26°C (79°F)
Rainy days~13
Daylight12 h
CrowdsBusy
June averages for Singapore. Source
June brings the Great Singapore Sale and school holidays, plus the chance of haze from regional fires. Light clothes and an AC layer.
☀️ By day
Breathable outfits as the drier southwest monsoon starts.
🌙 Evening
A light layer for air-con.
What's on in June
Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.
School holidays
June
Sentosa, the zoo and Universal Studios get busy. Comfortable sneakers and a light rain jacket help on park days.
June packing essentials
Your June 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 ↗
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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.