Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Socotra, Yemen in January
Weather score86Excellent
Excellent for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 27mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
27mm
Sun
8.7h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
86
Excellent
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 27mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
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
January28°C average high
January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsApril to June
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January27mm average rain
January 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
January8.7 hours average sun
January is brighter than Socotra's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to May and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January26°C average sea
January 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
January86 weather score
January scores above Socotra's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to May and October to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.