Nakura
Island Island in Northern Red Sea, Eritrean archipelago
Coastal locality in Eritrea’s Northern Red Sea region associated with Red Sea marine life; accessed for diving, snorkeling, and boat trips in offshore waters.
How to Get to Nakura #
Access is by boat from the Eritrean coast (Massawa and Assab are regional ports). Schedules are irregular and dependent on weather; visitors usually charter local boats from the nearest mainland port.
Best Time to Visit Nakura #
Best visited in the Eritrean dry season (roughly November-April) when sea conditions are calmer and visibility for diving is higher.
Dry season
Nov-Apr · 24-30°C (75-86°F)
Calmer seas and clearer skies - best for boat trips and snorkeling.
Wet season
May-Oct · 26-32°C (79-90°F)
Higher humidity and chance of storms; some services may be reduced.
Weather & Climate near Nakura #
Climate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
January
Weather
1.5
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight
February
Weather
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight
March
Weather
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight
April
Weather
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight
May
Weather
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight
June
Weather
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight
July
Weather
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight
August
Weather
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight
September
Weather
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight
October
Weather
2.0
UV Index
Very High
11.7h daylight
November
Weather
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight
December
Weather
1.5
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight
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