Month guide · Ras Al Khaimah · United Arab Emirates
Ras Al Khaimah in April
What April is really like in Ras Al Khaimah: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 12.7 hours of daylight. Getting hot; outdoor activities move to mornings and evenings, while the sea warms up.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 20°C (68°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 7th-warmest month in Ras Al Khaimah: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 33°C (91°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 30 days. Compared with March (28°C (82°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 38°C (100°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 05:53
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:39
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Winter (December–February). Warm, sunny days and cool nights; peak season for beaches, hiking and desert trips, and cold at altitude.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in December). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Ras Al Khaimah, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · Jebel Jais
Jais Flight zipline
This zipline runs about 2.8 km from a platform on Jebel Jais over ravines and ridges, and was listed by Guinness World Records as the world's longest when it opened in 2018.
- Time needed
- 2 hours including briefing
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Active
- Views
- Outdoors
Experience · Jebel Jais
Jais Sledder
Combine it with the Viewing Deck Park and lunch on the mountain to make a full day of Jebel Jais.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Active
- Outdoors
Castle · Ras Al Khaimah City
Dhayah Fort
This mudbrick fort crowns a steep hill above date palms north of the city and was the site of a battle in 1819 when British forces attacked the coast.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Views
- Free
- Photo spot
- Kids
Historic site · Al Hamra Village
Al Jazirat Al Hamra heritage village
Visit in the early morning or at golden hour; there is little shade between the houses.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Free
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Ras Al Khaimah.
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 20°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 Ras Al Khaimah?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, November–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Ras Al Khaimah in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Ras Al Khaimah?
It is a shoulder-season month. Getting hot; outdoor activities move to mornings and evenings, while the sea warms up.
+How warm is Ras Al Khaimah in April?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Ras Al Khaimah in April?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.