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Nosy Sakatia

Island

A small island near Nosy Be popular for snorkeling and diving, with coral gardens, simple guesthouses and short hikes through coastal vegetation.

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Nosy Sakatia essentials

Country: Madagascar
Driest months: Jul-Sep
Pay in: Ariary (Ar)
Language: French

Nosy Sakatia at a Glance

About Nosy Sakatia

Nosy Sakatia is a small island off the northwest coast of Madagascar near Nosy Be in the Diana Region. It is known locally for coral reefs, calm bays and a small resident village rather than large-scale development.

Shallow reefs and dive sites close to shore make Sakatia a frequent short-trip destination for diving and snorkeling from Nosy Be; some guesthouses and small eco-lodges operate on the island. The island also has small-scale agriculture and traditional village life.

Historically the island has been inhabited by local fishing families and has developed modest visitor services in recent decades tied to the dive and snorkeling trade. It remains primarily a local community rather than a major resort island.

The island sits a short boat ride southwest of Nosy Be in northern Madagascar and is reached by local passenger boats and dive operators from Nosy Be’s ports.

  • Tourism: Close to Nosy Be and commonly visited for day snorkeling and diving trips, with small-scale accommodation and community-based tourism on the island.
When to Go

Weather & Climate near Nosy Sakatia

Climate

Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 19°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2041 mm/year), wettest in January with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 24 Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
20°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 23° - 31° 27° 493 mm overcast 83% 2.6 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.7h
February Good 23° - 31° 27° 410 mm overcast 83% 3.2 m/s 2.7 extreme 12.4h
March Good 24° - 32° 31° 278 mm partly cloudy 82% 2.6 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.1h
April Very Good 23° - 31° 30° 146 mm partly cloudy 77% 3.2 m/s 2.3 extreme 11.7h
May Excellent 22° - 31° 26° 58 mm some cloud 73% 3.7 m/s 1.9 very high 11.4h
June Ideal 20° - 29° 24° 38 mm some cloud 69% 3.8 m/s 1.7 very high 11.2h
July Ideal 19° - 29° 24° 32 mm some cloud 69% 4.3 m/s 1.8 very high 11.3h
August Ideal 19° - 29° 24° 31 mm some cloud 69% 3.5 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.6h
September Ideal 20° - 30° 25° 32 mm some cloud 70% 4.4 m/s 2.4 extreme 11.9h
October Excellent 22° - 31° 26° 68 mm some cloud 72% 3.9 m/s 2.7 extreme 12.3h
November Very Good 23° - 31° 27° 131 mm partly cloudy 75% 3.0 m/s 2.7 extreme 12.6h
December Good 23° - 31° 30° 324 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.1 m/s 2.7 extreme 12.8h