Socotra in March: weather, rain (7%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Socotra weather in March

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

17°C – 30°C

🌧 Rainy days

7% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.3h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.7/10

📅 📅 Best month

February (9.2/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Socotra in March?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 11.3h per day on average.

❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 7%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 30°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.3h/d

Our take: March is genuinely one of Socotra's best months—warm days around 30°C cool into pleasant 17°C evenings, perfect if you hate oppressive heat. You'll enjoy nearly 11 hours of daily sunshine with virtually no rain, and that 28°C sea temperature is ideal for swimming. This is the sweet spot for adventurers who want balmy weather without the intense summer scorcher, making it peak time for exploring the island's otherworldly landscapes.

By trip type

Socotra in March by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in March

🎯 Water at 27°C and lively beaches — March is peak swimming season in Socotra Spring marks the start of the good season in Socotra. Temperatures rise (30°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (7% 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 March, Socotra averages 30°C, 7% rainy days and 11.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.7/10. See methodology →

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