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Socotra, Yemen · Tropical

Socotra: best months to visit

February (9.2/10) · May (5.8/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 12.47°N · 53.87°E
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February
Depends on your goals
9.2/10
☀️ Feb
Top score (9.2/10)
🌤️ Jun
Alt. (9.1/10)
May
Plus rude (5.8/10)
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV☀️ Dry all year
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Decide

When to visit Socotra?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Socotra, February and June clearly stand out. May concentrates the least favorable conditions.
Top & avoid
🏆 February · 9.2 June · 9.1 March · 9.0 January · 8.9 ⚠️ May · 5.8
8.9
Jan
9.2
Feb
9.0
Mar
6.2
Apr
5.8
May
9.1
Jun
8.9
Jul
8.8
Aug
8.6
Sep
8.7
Oct
8.9
Nov
8.7
Dec
Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Socotra offers 10 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 9.2 in February vs 5.8 in May.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

Compare the 12 months By your project

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 10 comfortable months (Jan · Feb · Mar · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec)
MonthT° minT° maxRain %mm/daySunScoreVerdict
☀️ January →59°F77°F3%0.2mm8.5h8.9/10Best period
☀️ February →61°F81°F3%0.1mm8.6h9.2/10Best period
☀️ March →63°F86°F4%0.4mm8.7h9.0/10Best period
⛅ April →68°F88°F5%0.4mm9.0h6.2/10Decent period
🌥️ May →72°F86°F21%3.9mm7.6h5.8/10Decent period
☀️ June →72°F81°F7%0.6mm8.5h9.1/10Best period
☀️ July →70°F79°F7%0.5mm8.2h8.9/10Best period
☀️ August →70°F79°F8%0.6mm7.9h8.8/10Best period
☀️ September →70°F79°F13%1.0mm7.1h8.6/10Best period
☀️ October →68°F82°F18%2.1mm7.1h8.7/10Best period
☀️ November →64°F81°F12%1.2mm7.7h8.9/10Best period
☀️ December →63°F77°F8%0.8mm8.1h8.7/10Best period
☀️ January
8.9/10
T°59°F / 77°F
Rain %3%
Sun8.5h
Best period
☀️ February
9.2/10
T°61°F / 81°F
Rain %3%
Sun8.6h
Best period
☀️ March
9.0/10
T°63°F / 86°F
Rain %4%
Sun8.7h
Best period
⛅ April
6.2/10
T°68°F / 88°F
Rain %5%
Sun9.0h
Decent period
🌥️ May
5.8/10
T°72°F / 86°F
Rain %21%
Sun7.6h
Decent period
☀️ June
9.1/10
T°72°F / 81°F
Rain %7%
Sun8.5h
Best period
☀️ July
8.9/10
T°70°F / 79°F
Rain %7%
Sun8.2h
Best period
☀️ August
8.8/10
T°70°F / 79°F
Rain %8%
Sun7.9h
Best period
☀️ September
8.6/10
T°70°F / 79°F
Rain %13%
Sun7.1h
Best period
☀️ October
8.7/10
T°68°F / 82°F
Rain %18%
Sun7.1h
Best period
☀️ November
8.9/10
T°64°F / 81°F
Rain %12%
Sun7.7h
Best period
☀️ December
8.7/10
T°63°F / 77°F
Rain %8%
Sun8.1h
Best period
📊 Quick read
Optimal window
Jun → Dec
Good transition
Apr · May
Tough period
none
🌡️ Detailed conditions (February)
🌡️ Feel
Warm
☀️ UV
8.4 · Very strong
💧 Humidity feel
58°F · Pleasant
☔ Rain
3% · 0.1 mm/day
🌅 Sunshine
8.6h/day
10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Socotra

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

T° maxT° meanT° min61°64°68°72°75°79°82°86°201620172018201920202021202220232024202584°F — decade peak (2016)+-1.65°F / decade
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For your trip

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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Yemen

🗣️LanguageArabic
💶CurrencyRial yéménite (﷼)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘAt risk · 4/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthApril · 88°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 77°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘMay · 21%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Location

Where is Socotra ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Tropical climate with a 9.2 → 5.8 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
12.47°N · 53.87°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Socotra?
February is the best month with 81°F highs, 61°F lows, 8.6h of sunshine and 3.0% rainy days. The months of February & March offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Socotra get in February?
Socotra averages 8.6 sunshine hours per day in February. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.9/10.
What is the rainiest month in Socotra?
May is the most unfavourable month with May has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Socotra in February?
In February, overnight lows reach 61°F, while afternoon highs average 81°F.
Is Socotra good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Socotra scores 8.6/10 on average — Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains February with a score of 8.9/10.
When should you avoid Socotra?
May is the most difficult month to visit Socotra, with May has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.