January in Socotra — the year's strongest window
Best window · 8.5/10January averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Rain is a non-issue at 6 mm for the month, with about 23 sunny days and 11.3 hours of daylight to work with.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Socotra at 8.5/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
February in Socotra — reliably good (2nd best month)
Good · 8.4/10February averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Rain is a non-issue at 4 mm for the month, with about 26 sunny days and 11.6 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 8.4/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
March in Socotra — reliably good (6th best month)
Good · 7.6/10March averages 27°C (81°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rain is a non-issue at 6 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 11.9 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 7.6/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
April in Socotra — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 6.7/10April averages 29°C (85°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rain is a non-issue at 5 mm for the month, with about 30 sunny days and 12.3 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 6.7/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Socotra — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.
May in Socotra — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 6.3/10May averages 30°C (85°F) with humidity around 72%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rain is a non-issue at 11 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 12.6 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 6.3/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Socotra — 2.2 points higher on the same scale.
June in Socotra — reliably good (10th best month)
Good · 7.1/10June averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 78%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rain is a non-issue at 10 mm for the month, with about 24 sunny days and 12.7 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 7.1/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
July in Socotra — reliably good (4th best month)
Good · 7.9/10July averages 26°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Expect 18 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 24 sunny days and 12.7 daylight hours.
It scores 7.9/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
August in Socotra — reliably good (5th best month)
Good · 7.7/10August averages 26°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Rain is a non-issue at 13 mm for the month, with about 28 sunny days and 12.4 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 7.7/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
September in Socotra — reliably good (7th best month)
Good · 7.5/10September averages 26°C (79°F) with humidity around 83%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rain is a non-issue at 4 mm for the month, with about 25 sunny days and 12.1 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 7.5/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
October in Socotra — reliably good (8th best month)
Good · 7.3/10October averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 73%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Expect 24 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 26 sunny days and 11.7 daylight hours.
It scores 7.3/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
November in Socotra — reliably good (9th best month)
Good · 7.3/10November averages 27°C (81°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Expect 24 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 20 sunny days and 11.4 daylight hours.
It scores 7.3/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
December in Socotra — reliably good (3rd best month)
Good · 8/10December averages 26°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Rain is a non-issue at 13 mm for the month, with about 19 sunny days and 11.3 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 8/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
