Singapore packs Marina Bay Sands' rooftop infinity pool, the Gardens by the Bay's Supertree Grove, hawker centres at Lau Pa Sat and Maxwell, and the Botanic Gardens' UNESCO orchid collection within an hour of any neighbourhood.
Slightly drier season with Chinese New Year falling in late January-February, Singapore Airshow in even years February, and Hari Raya Puasa parades through Kampong Glam.
Hot humid weather year-round around 30°C, Singapore Food Festival in mid-July, and the Great Singapore Sale across Orchard Road shopping malls.
F1 Singapore Grand Prix night race in late September on the Marina Bay street circuit, Mid-Autumn Festival lanterns through Chinatown, and Deepavali in Little India.
Wettest months with afternoon thunderstorms, but the indoor museums, ArtScience Museum, and shopping malls stay reliably temperature-controlled.