Visit Socotra in December? Score 8.5/10 [2026]

Month summary

Socotra weather in December

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

17°C – 25°C

🌧 Rainy days

15% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.9h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.5/10

📅 📅 Best month

February (9.2/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Socotra in December?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (25°C, little rain).

❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.

🌧 Rain : ██░░░░░░░░ 15%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 25°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.9h/d

Our take: December is genuinely one of Socotra's best months—mild temperatures in the high teens to mid-20s mean comfortable exploration without intense heat. You'll get plenty of sunshine with minimal rain, and that warm 27°C sea invites swimming. Perfect for hikers, beach lovers, and anyone seeking pristine landscapes without fighting extreme weather.

By trip type

Socotra in December by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in December

🎯 Peak season — book ahead for best rates. Accommodation prices at their highest Even in winter, Socotra enjoys 25°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain risk remains low (15% 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 December, Socotra averages 25°C, 15% rainy days and 10.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.5/10. See methodology →

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