Bandar Seri Begawan Weather in April

April: warm and wet

April stays hot, with highs around 29°C and nights barely cooler. The air feels sticky, and rain falls on most days; clouds often dull the light. Showers can interrupt a walk around the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque or a trip to Kampong Ayer, but they don't usually rule out a whole day. Keep indoor stops such as the Royal Regalia Museum in your plans.

If you hate crowds, April can suit you: it's wetter and less comfortable than February and March, the best months overall. Visitor numbers are often lower, and hotel prices may be softer than in those busier months. May is rainier still, so April isn't a dry-season escape.

Make room for showers

A boat ride among Kampong Ayer's stilt houses is still worthwhile when the sky clears. For a more flexible outing, visit the Gadong Night Market in the evening, when you can browse food stalls and try local satay. Rain may make outdoor sightseeing slower, so avoid packing too many open-air stops into one afternoon.

Travelling with kids? The Royal Regalia Museum gives you a useful indoor break from the heat and showers.

April events and local tips

Hari Raya Aidilfitri may fall in April, but its date shifts with the Islamic calendar. If it does, expect public-holiday closures and more local visitors at family gathering spots; check the dates before setting your plans. There isn't a fixed April festival to count on.

For Kampong Ayer, take a water taxi from the waterfront near Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah. Agree the fare before boarding, and keep your mosque visit for a dry spell: the marble courtyard can be slippery after rain.