Dara Island
Island Iranian island in the Persian Gulf, marsh-adjacent
How to Get to Dara Island #
Dara Island is reached by boat from the Khuzestan coast. Nearest mainland launch points are local ports and fishing villages; hire a licensed local skipper and verify permissions and maritime conditions before travelling.
Tips for Visiting Dara Island #
- Local permissions may be required-contact provincial maritime authorities or local operators in Khuzestan.
- Tides and river currents around the Khuzestan coastline can be strong; use experienced local skippers.
- Bring sunscreen and a windproof layer; the Strait of Hormuz area can be breezy even in hot weather.
Best Time to Visit Dara Island #
Best visited in the cooler months (late autumn to spring) to avoid intense summer heat.
Weather & Climate near Dara Island #
Tropical climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 9°C to 42°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 31°C. Almost no rain.
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June
June is hot with highs of 40°C and lows of 27°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 38°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is the hottest month, feeling like 40°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 32°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is warm, feeling like 28°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 59 mm of rain.
