Darsah
Island Remote Socotran island with unique endemic flora
Part of Socotra Governorate, Darsah is a remote island visited by specialists and adventurous travelers for coastal wildlife, seabird colonies and diving in the Arabian Sea.
Darsah is a small, uninhabited island in the Socotra archipelago off the coast of Yemen, noted for its natural values and inclusion in the wider Socotra conservation area. It is one of the smaller satellite islands associated with Socotra.
The island is best known for its seabird colonies and surrounding marine habitat rather than built attractions. Shorelines and offshore waters support seabirds and marine life typical of the Socotra group, making it a destination for naturalists and scientific surveys rather than routine tourism.
Darsah has no recorded continuous habitation in modern times and has been managed as part of the Socotra Archipelago’s protected landscape. Conservation attention on the Socotra group increased after the archipelago received UNESCO World Heritage status in 2008.
Geographically it sits in the Arabian Sea as part of Yemen’s Socotra Governorate, lying within the chain of islands that make up the Socotra Archipelago. The island is reached only by boat from the main island of Socotra and is several tens of kilometres from the larger main island.
- World Heritage: Part of the Socotra Archipelago, which is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage natural site.
- Access and use: Remote and uninhabited - the island is primarily of interest for wildlife and scientific visits rather than regular tourism.
Best Time to Visit Darsah #
Best visited in the calmer months (October-April) when winds and seas are reduced and island access is more dependable.
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Subtropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 19°C to 29°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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February
February is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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May
May is the warmest month with stifling humidity (dew point 26°C). Almost no rain.
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June
June is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Almost no rain, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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September
September is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). The driest month with just 1 mm.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Almost no rain.
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November
November is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall.
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