Socotra weather in May [2026]

Month summary

Socotra weather in May

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

22°C – 30°C

🌧 Rainy days

40% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.3h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.7/10

📅 📅 Best month

February (9.2/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Socotra in May?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 30°C.

❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 40%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 30°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.3h/d

Our take: May in Socotra is ideal for heat lovers who don't mind occasional showers. Expect warm daytime temperatures around 30°C balanced by cooler mornings, plus 11 hours of daily sunshine that'll fuel your island exploration. The 40% chance of rain keeps things fresh and brings out the dramatic landscape—perfect for adventurers over sun-worshippers.

By trip type

Socotra in May by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in May

🎯 Water at 27°C and lively beaches — May 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. Expect rain on 40% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. 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 May, Socotra averages 30°C, 40% rainy days and 11.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.7/10. See methodology →

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