Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
August verdict
Socotra, Yemen in August
Weather score65Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 3.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 23mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
23mm
Sun
3.7h
Sea
25°C
Weather score
65
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 23mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 25°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
August29°C average high
August is on the cooler side of Socotra's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsApril to June
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August23mm average rain
August 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
August3.7 hours average sun
August 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
August25°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaApril to May
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August65 weather score
August 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.