Socotra in June: weather, rain (14%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Socotra weather in June

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

22°C – 27°C

🌧 Rainy days

14% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Summer

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.9/10

📅 📅 Best month

February (9.2/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Socotra in June?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (27°C, little rain).

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

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 14%

🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 27°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.0h/d

Our take: June in Socotra is absolutely splendid—warm but wonderfully mild thanks to the monsoon winds keeping temperatures in the low-to-mid 20s. You'll bask in 11 hours of daily sunshine with virtually no rain, making it ideal for exploring the island's otherworldly landscapes and those gorgeous 29°C waters. This is genuinely one of the year's best months if you can handle warm weather without intense heat.

By trip type

Socotra in June by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in June

🎯 Peak season — book ahead for best rates. Accommodation prices at their highest Summer in Socotra brings pleasant temperatures (27°C) and long sunny days (11.0h of sunshine). Rain risk remains low (14% 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 June, Socotra averages 27°C, 14% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.9/10. See methodology →

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