Socotra weather in January [2026]

Month summary

Socotra weather in January

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

59°F – 77°F

🌧 Rainy days

5% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.8/10

📅 📅 Best month

February (9.2/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Socotra in January?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (25°F, little rain).

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

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 5%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 77°F

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.0h/d

Our take: January's your sweet spot in Socotra—mild temps between 15–25°C mean comfortable exploring without the brutal heat. You'll get stunning sunshine (11 hours daily) and virtually no rain, plus that warm 27°C sea is perfect for swimming. Pack light layers for cooler mornings, but honestly, this is as good as it gets for visiting this otherworldly island.

By trip type

Socotra in January by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in January

Even in winter, Socotra enjoys 25°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (5% 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 °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
☀️ January	59°F	77°F	5%	0.0in	11.0h	8.8/10
☀️ February	61°F	81°F	5%	0.0in	11.1h	9.2/10
☀️ March	63°F	86°F	7%	0.0in	11.3h	8.7/10
☀️ April	68°F	88°F	11%	0.0in	11.9h	8.5/10
🌤️ May	72°F	86°F	40%	0.2in	11.3h	7.7/10
☀️ June	72°F	81°F	14%	0.0in	11.0h	8.9/10
☀️ July	70°F	79°F	16%	0.0in	10.5h	8.6/10
☀️ August	70°F	79°F	20%	0.0in	10.3h	8.5/10
🌤️ September	70°F	79°F	31%	0.0in	9.8h	8.1/10
🌤️ October	68°F	82°F	39%	0.1in	10.5h	8.1/10
🌤️ November	64°F	81°F	26%	0.0in	10.9h	8.5/10
☀️ December	63°F	77°F	15%	0.0in	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 January, Socotra averages 77°F, 5% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.8/10. See methodology →

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