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Barkā’ Weather in April

Barkā’ in April

The short of it: Barkā’ in April averages a high of 35 °C (95 °F) and a low of 23 °C (74 °F), with 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain and about 12 h 41 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 35° · low 23° · rain 5.0 mm · daylight 12 h 41 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: January & February

April in Barkā’ brings afternoons near 35° and nights around 23°, with about 5.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 41 min in mid-April, 43 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates April 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Barkā’ runs warmer than most and drier than most in April. Seeb, 31 km to the E, is 1° cooler by day.

April in Barkā’, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus March
5° warmer, 11 mm less rain
Versus May
5° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 41 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SeebMuscat31 km E34°24°5.0 mm
BidbidAd Dakhiliyah39 km SE35°24°14 mm
Sufālat Samā’ilAd Dakhiliyah42 km SSE34°23°18 mm
Samā’ilAd Dakhiliyah43 km S34°22°20 mm
As SuwayqAl Batinah North49 km WNW35°23°6.0 mm
BawsharMuscat54 km ESE35°24°7.0 mm
MuscatMuscat54 km E34°24°6.0 mm
Bayt al ‘AwābīAl Batinah South56 km SW33°22°19 mm

The Almanac · Barkā’ Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
April
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Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Barkā’ by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January26°15°15 mm12 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
February27°16°11 mm13 km/h11 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
March30°19°16 mm14 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
April35°23°5.0 mm14 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦
May40°27°2.0 mm14 km/h13 h 16 min✦✦✦
June40°29°1.0 mm14 km/h13 h 35 min✦✦✦
July38°29°1.0 mm16 km/h13 h 28 min✦✦✦
August37°27°1.0 mm16 km/h12 h 57 min✦✦✦
September36°26°0.0 mm14 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
October35°23°1.0 mm12 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦
November31°20°9.0 mm11 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
December28°17°11 mm11 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Barkā’ in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Barkā’ in April?

Days average 35 °C (95 °F) and nights 23 °C (74 °F), with about 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Barkā’?

The Almanac gives April 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Barkā’ in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 12 h 41 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 41 min in December to 13 h 35 min in June.

Does it snow in Barkā’ in April?

Hardly — April nights average 23 °C (74 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Barkā’ in April?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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