Best time to visit Socotra

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Socotra by month

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

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When is the best time to visit Socotra?

The best time to visit Socotra is January and December based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Socotra27
    Jan
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Socotra29
    Feb
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Socotra30
    Mar
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Socotra32
    Apr
  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Socotra33
    May
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Socotra32
    Jun
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Socotra30
    Jul
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Socotra29
    Aug
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Socotra30
    Sep
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Socotra31
    Oct
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Socotra30
    Nov
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Socotra28
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

Which is the hottest month in Socotra?

The hottest time of year in Socotra is normally May. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 33°C with extreme heat and humidity.

Does it ever rain in Socotra?

It never rains much in Socotra but January usually has the most rain with an average of 27mm. There are normally 2 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Socotra?

The sunniest time of year in Socotra is normally November with bright sunshine on average for 83% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Socotra?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Socotra in May when the water temperature reaches 30°C.

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The weather guide for Yemen (Socotra) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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