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Best time to visit Socotra

Go inOctober–April

Most governments advise against travel to Yemen; Socotra is reached on organised tours.

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Socotra month by month

MonthRatingAvg highRainCrowdsFlightsWhat’s on
JanuaryGreat26°CSome rainQuietCheapestDragon’s blood trees
FebruaryGreat27°CSome rainQuietCheapestDragon’s blood trees
MarchGreat29°CMostly dryQuietCheapestDragon’s blood trees
AprilGreat31°CMostly dryQuietCheapestDragon’s blood trees
MayGood32°CMostly dryQuietCheapest–
JuneGood32°CMostly dryQuietCheapest–
JulyGreat31°CMostly dryQuietCheapest–
AugustGreat31°CMostly dryQuietCheapest–
SeptemberGreat31°CMostly dryQuietCheapest–
OctoberGreat30°CSome rainQuietCheapestDragon’s blood trees
NovemberGreat28°CSome rainQuietCheapestDragon’s blood trees
DecemberGreat27°CSome rainQuietCheapestDragon’s blood trees

Festivals, events and seasons in Socotra

  • Oct–Apr🌿 Dragon’s blood treesCalm seas; summer monsoon winds cut access June to September.

Good to know

    A third of Socotra’s plant species grow nowhere else on Earth.

    Questions people ask

    When is the best time to visit Socotra?

    The best time to visit Socotra is October–April. Most governments advise against travel to Yemen; Socotra is reached on organised tours.

    What is the cheapest time to fly to Socotra?

    Fares to Socotra stay fairly steady through the year; booking early matters more than the month.

    When is Socotra busiest?

    Socotra rarely gets overwhelmed by crowds.

    What is the weather like in Socotra?

    May is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C, and January the coolest at 26°C.

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