Socotra in August: weather, rain (20%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Socotra weather in August

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

21°C – 26°C

🌧 Rainy days

20% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.3h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Summer

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.5/10

📅 📅 Best month

February (9.2/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Socotra in August?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want long sunny days and outdoor activities.

❌ No if: you want to avoid summer crowds — this is peak tourist season.

🌧 Rain : ██░░░░░░░░ 20%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 26°C

☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 10.3h/d

Our take: August is genuinely one of Socotra's best months—mild temperatures and minimal rain make it ideal for exploring the island's otherworldly landscapes. You'll get solid sunshine daily and a warm sea perfect for swimming. This window suits adventurous travelers who want to trek dragon's blood forests and remote beaches without battling extreme heat or monsoon crowds.

By trip type

Socotra in August by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season

Local context

What to expect in August

🎯 Peak season — book ahead for best rates. Accommodation prices at their highest Summer in Socotra brings pleasant temperatures (26°C) and long sunny days (10.3h of sunshine). Rain risk remains low (20% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if February (9.2/10) remains theoretically better.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	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 ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Socotra averages 26°C, 20% rainy days and 10.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.5/10. See methodology →

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