Socotra Archipelago
Yemen UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Socotra Archipelago in Yemen is an archipelago and biosphere reserve holding UNESCO World Heritage status. It covers an area of 3,796 square kilometers with an elevation of 1,503 meters. It is the most looked-up sight among the 12 sights of the country on this site.
Planning a visit
Daily high temperatures range from 27 °C in January to 32 °C in April and May, while daily lows range from 21 °C in January and February to 26 °C in May and June. Rain is lowest from July to September, with 1 to 2 mm falling on 1 to 2 days per month, and highest in May with 32 mm across 6 days.
The nearest airport is Socotra Airport in Mori, located 57 km away. Bender Qassim International Airport in Bosaso, Somalia, is 483 km away. The capital Sanaa is 1,042 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 32 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 27 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
| Rainfall, mm | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 32 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 32 | 28 | 28 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
