January: the best month of the year in Socotra
Best window · 9.6/10January averages 21°C (71°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
Rain is a non-issue at 6 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.5 hours of daylight to work with.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Socotra at 9.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Figure on peak pricing, with 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, a hat and real sun protection.
February in Socotra — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)
Best window · 9.6/10February averages 22°C (72°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
Rain is a non-issue at 4 mm for the month, with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.7 hours of daylight to work with.
A 9.6/10 puts this among the year's best months in Socotra (2nd of 12); only January scores higher, at 9.6/10.
Figure on peak pricing, with 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, a hat and real sun protection.
March ranks 4th of 12 for Socotra — one of the best windows
Best window · 8.9/10At 24°C (76°F) this is comfortable city weather in March, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.
With around 16 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.1 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Socotra at 8.9/10 (4th of 12), just behind January at 9.6/10.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
April holds up well in Socotra — 10th best month
Good · 8/10April averages 26°C (79°F) and humidity near 71%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Expect 23 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.4 daylight hours.
It scores 8/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
Flexible dates? January scores 1.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
May holds up well in Socotra — 12th best month
Good · 7.3/10Days in May average 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 78% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
With around 34 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.7 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 7.3/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.6/10 for the best month here.
Budget for 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 — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.
June holds up well in Socotra — 9th best month
Good · 8.1/10June averages 26°C (78°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
Rain is a non-issue at 3 mm for the month, with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.8 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 8.1/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
Flexible dates? January scores 1.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
July in Socotra — one of the year's strongest windows (5th)
Best window · 8.6/10July averages 24°C (76°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
Rain is a non-issue at 3 mm for the month, with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.8 hours of daylight to work with.
A 8.6/10 puts this among the year's best months in Socotra (5th of 12); only January scores higher, at 9.6/10.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
August in Socotra — one of the year's strongest windows (7th)
Best window · 8.5/10At 24°C (76°F) this is comfortable city weather in August, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.
At just 5 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.5 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Socotra at 8.5/10 (7th of 12), just behind January at 9.6/10.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
September in Socotra — reliably good (8th best month)
Good · 8.3/10At 24°C (76°F) this is comfortable city weather in September, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.
At just 9 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.2 hours of daylight.
That is 8.3/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 9.6/10 for the best month here.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
October holds up well in Socotra — 11th best month
Good · 7.4/10October averages 24°C (75°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
Rainfall runs 74 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.8 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.4/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.
Flexible dates? January scores 2.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
November ranks 6th of 12 for Socotra — one of the best windows
Best window · 8.6/10November averages 23°C (73°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
Expect 42 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.6 daylight hours.
A 8.6/10 puts this among the year's best months in Socotra (6th of 12); only January scores higher, at 9.6/10.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
December in Socotra — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)
Best window · 9.4/10At 22°C (72°F) this is comfortable city weather in December, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.
With around 19 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.4 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Socotra at 9.4/10 (3rd of 12), just behind January at 9.6/10.
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, a hat and real sun protection.
