Visit Socotra in July? Score 8.6/10 [2026]

Month summary

Socotra weather in July

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

21°C – 26°C

🌧 Rainy days

16% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.5h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Summer

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.6/10

📅 📅 Best month

February (9.2/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Socotra in July?

✅ 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 : ██░░░░░░░░ 16%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 26°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.5h/d

Our take: July is perfect if you love hot weather without the extreme—think warm days around 24°C, barely any rain, and abundant sunshine. The sea hits a refreshing 26°C, ideal for swimming and water activities. This month rewards adventurers who prefer solitude over crowds and don't mind heat that's genuinely warm but totally manageable.

By trip type

Socotra in July by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in July

🎯 Ideal beach temperature (26°C) — crowds still moderate Summer in Socotra brings pleasant temperatures (26°C) and long sunny days (10.5h of sunshine). Rain risk remains low (16% 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 July, Socotra averages 26°C, 16% rainy days and 10.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.6/10. See methodology →

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