Is January a good month to visit Socotra?

January sits in the dry season period, so trip quality depends on your preferred weather, crowd levels, and pace.

What should I pack for Socotra in January?

Average highs around 27.2C and lows near 17.6C. Pack flexible layers for changing daytime and evening temperatures.

What weather should I expect in Socotra during January?

January typically averages around 22.4C, with about 6.3mm of rain across 2 days.

Socotra, Yemen

Socotra in January

Socotra, Yemen

Visiting Socotra in January means experiencing the dry season. As a tropical destination, expect warm temperatures year-round with drier conditions and sunny skies.

SeasonDry season

Travel StyleHeritage

Cost$$

Weather in Socotra in January

Average highs around 27.2C and lows near 17.6C. 6.3mm average precipitation and about 2 rainy days. January typically sits between December and February conditions, so it is useful for travelers wanting a balanced window in Socotra. Pack flexible layers for changing daytime and evening temperatures.

Avg High27.2C

Avg Low17.6C

Rainy Days2

Precipitation6.3mm

Daylight11.5h/day

Sunshine10.7h/day

Wind19.9 km/h

UVmoderate

Humiditydry

Temperature

January brings dry season conditions in Socotra, Yemen. The average temperature is about 22.4C, with lows near 17.6C and highs around 27.2C.

Sunshine Hours

Socotra, Yemen usually gets around 10.7 hours of sunshine per day in January, with roughly 11.5 daylight hours available for sightseeing.

Rain

January sees around 6.3mm of rainfall over about 2 days. Rain can occur for around 0.8 hours per day on average.

Humidity

Humidity in January is generally dry for Socotra, Yemen, especially when rainfall periods increase.

Socotra in January

Socotra in January