Climate: The climate is tropical with uniform daily temperatures in the high twenties to mid-thirties with cooler evenings. During the monsoon season between November and March, expect high humidity and heavy rain that tends to last for less than an hour at a time. The average relative humidity is about 82%.

Time: GMT plus 8 hours

Currency: Brunei dollar

Visa Requirement: Malaysian, Singaporean and British nationals with right of abode in the United Kingdom, do not need visas for stays of up to 30 days. American passport holders get three month visa-free. Some nationalities may be allowed 14 days’ stay without a visa but all other must apply for a visa before they arrive.