Visit Socotra in January? Score 8.8/10 [2026]

Month summary

Socotra weather in January

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

15°C – 25°C

🌧 Rainy days

5% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.8/10

📅 📅 Best month

February (9.2/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Socotra in January?

✅ 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 : ░░░░░░░░░░ 5%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 25°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.0h/d

Our take: January's your sweet spot in Socotra—mild temps between 15–25°C mean comfortable exploring without the brutal heat. You'll get stunning sunshine (11 hours daily) and virtually no rain, plus that warm 27°C sea is perfect for swimming. Pack light layers for cooler mornings, but honestly, this is as good as it gets for visiting this otherworldly island.

By trip type

Socotra in January by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in January

🎯 Ideal beach temperature (25°C) — crowds still moderate Even in winter, Socotra enjoys 25°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (5% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. 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 January, Socotra averages 25°C, 5% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.8/10. See methodology →

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