Month guide · Muscat · Oman
Muscat in April
What April is really like in Muscat: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Arsalaan Ahmad, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 34°C (93°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 12.7 hours of daylight. Heat builds quickly; sightsee in the morning and evening, and spend middays at the pool.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 34°C (93°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 6th-warmest month in Muscat: days average 34°C (93°F) against a yearly average high of 33°C (91°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 30 days. Compared with March (29°C (84°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 39°C (102°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 05:45
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:28
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Winter (December–February). Peak season with warm days, cool evenings, festivals and the busiest hotels; ideal for every activity.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Muscat, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Castle · Mutrah
Mutrah Fort
Built by the Portuguese in the 16th century on a rocky outcrop above the harbour, Mutrah Fort is one of the defining views of the Corniche, with round towers looking over the port.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Photo spot
- Free
Museum · Old Muscat
National Museum of Oman
Spend time in the maritime gallery, which explains how Omani sailors traded across the Indian Ocean as far as East Africa.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
Museum · Old Muscat
Bait Al Zubair
A private museum in a restored family house showing Omani daggers, swords, traditional dress, jewellery and household objects, with a garden containing a model village and a falaj irrigation channel.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
Museum · Mutrah
Bait Al Baranda
A good short stop on a hot afternoon before walking the Corniche.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Muscat.
What to pack
For highs near 34°C, lows near 25°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Muscat?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, November–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Muscat in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Muscat?
It is a shoulder-season month. Heat builds quickly; sightsee in the morning and evening, and spend middays at the pool.
+How warm is Muscat in April?
Average highs are around 34°C (93°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Muscat in April?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.