Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
Weather Guide
Socotra, Yemen Average Monthly Weather
Weather score81Very good annual avg
Best months: December, November, February
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 30°C, sunshine averages 8h per day, and rainfall totals about 237mm. Sea temperatures average 27°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
237mm
Annual total
Sun
8h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
81
Very good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 20mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Socotra, Yemen with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
July30°C average high
July is close to Socotra's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsApril to June
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
July20mm average rain
July is close to Socotra's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
July3.6 hours average sun
July is one of Socotra's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary to May and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
July26°C average sea
July is below Socotra's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaApril to May
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
July65 weather score
July is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to May and October to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.