Socotra, Yemen

Socotra
Which Season to Choose?

Socotra, Galápagos of the Indian Ocean — dragon blood trees, pristine beaches and unique biodiversity.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 12.47°N 53.87°E

FebruaryBest month

27°COptimal temperature

5%Rainy days

Quick decision

When to visit Socotra?

🌞 Best time overall

February

🌡️ Optimal temperature

16°C–27°C in February

🌧 Least rain

5% rainy days in February

🌧 Wettest month

May (40%)

📅 Best score

9.2/10

By trip type

Best time by type of trip

🌳Dragon blood treesOct–Apr — endemic dragon trees, otherworldly landscape.

🏖️Deserted beachesNov–Mar — Qalansiyah, Detwah Lagoon, white sand with no tourists.

🌿Unique biodiversityOct–Apr — 37% endemic plants, Indian Ocean's Galápagos.

💰BudgetOct–Apr — limited access, mandatory tour $80–120/day all-inclusive.

Monthly climate data

Socotra weather month by month

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rainy days (%)	Precip. mm/d	Sun h/d	Score
☀️ January	15°C	25°C	5%	0.2	11.0h	8.8/10
☀️ February	16°C	27°C	5%	0.1	11.1h	9.2/10
☀️ March	17°C	30°C	7%	0.4	11.3h	8.7/10
☀️ April	20°C	31°C	11%	0.4	11.9h	8.5/10
🌤️ May	22°C	30°C	40%	3.9	11.3h	7.7/10
☀️ June	22°C	27°C	14%	0.6	11.0h	8.9/10
☀️ July	21°C	26°C	16%	0.5	10.5h	8.6/10
☀️ August	21°C	26°C	20%	0.6	10.3h	8.5/10
🌤️ September	21°C	26°C	31%	1.0	9.8h	8.1/10
🌤️ October	20°C	28°C	39%	2.1	10.5h	8.1/10
🌤️ November	18°C	27°C	26%	1.2	10.9h	8.5/10
☀️ December	17°C	25°C	15%	0.8	10.9h	8.5/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.

Seasonal breakdown

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 30°C, 19% rainy days, 11.5h sunshine/day. Score: 8.3/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time

Average 26°C, 17% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 8.7/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 27°C, 32% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 8.2/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Excellent time

Average 26°C, 8% rainy days, 11.0h sunshine/day. Score: 8.8/10.

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Activities & tours

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Monthly weather

Detailed weather by month

✍️ Our take

Best months in Socotra

January✅ Good · 25°C

January's your sweet spot in Socotra—mild temps between 15–25°C mean comfortable exploring without the brutal heat.…

February✅ Excellent · 27°C

February is genuinely one of Socotra's finest months—mild temperatures, brilliant sunshine, and virtually no rain make…

June✅ Good · 27°C

June in Socotra is absolutely splendid—warm but wonderfully mild thanks to the monsoon winds keeping temperatures in…

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

February is ideal with 5% rainy days and 27°C.

May is the wettest month with 40% rainy days.

Yes, February is the best month with an average of 27°C.

In winter, the average score is 8.8/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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