Climate Insights for Socotra

The climate in Socotra is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 244mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 65mm of rainfall. Socotra is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Socotra sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 34°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 23°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Socotra is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 244mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 20mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 65mm of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1mm. That's 64mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Socotra is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 34km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 25km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 17km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 32km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Socotra, which began on March 20, 2026. Socotra is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in April at around 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 19°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Socotra is during January, February, July, August, September, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 14mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 34°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Socotra based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.