Vesak Day
May or early June
Buddhist temples such as the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple hold candlelight processions. Wear modest clothing covering shoulders and knees, in light colours.
Highs32°C (90°F)
Lows26°C (79°F)
Rainy days~15
Daylight12 h
CrowdsModerate
May averages for Singapore. Source
May is among the hottest months, with humid evenings. Breathable fabrics and a layer for cold indoor spaces.
☀️ By day
Your lightest fabrics. May is one of the hottest months.
🌙 Evening
Smart-casual linen for rooftop bars.
What's on in May
Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.
Hari Raya Haji (2027: about 16 May)
Moves about 11 days earlier each year
A public holiday with mosque prayers and family visits. Dress modestly around mosques.
May packing essentials
Your May 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.