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title: "Hadiboh, Socotra"
description: "Yemen · airport SCT"
canonical: "https://sorted.travel/places/socotra"
last-updated: "2026-10-11"
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# 🇾🇪 Hadiboh, Socotra

Yemen · airport SCT

## On the ground

- Safety: Avoid all travel
- Currency: Yemeni Rial (YER). 100 USD = 23610 YER
- Phone code: +967
- Wikivoyage: [https://travel.inertianetwork.com/content/when-is-the-best-time-to-visit-socotra](https://travel.inertianetwork.com/content/when-is-the-best-time-to-visit-socotra)

## Brief

- Socotra is an isolated, highly distinctive nature destination known for endemic dragon blood trees, unusual wildlife, beaches, wadis and marine areas. Local specialties to try include fresh fish and goat stew.
- Travel is highly dependent on organized tours, permits and charter flights. The main airport is at Hadiboh, and flight schedules may change with little notice. Verify that any visa is issued through an officially recognized Yemeni process before departure ([againstthecompass.com](https://againstthecompass.com/en/socotra-travel/) | [travelandtourworld.com](https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/he9ngjp2j7dl/)).
- Accommodation and infrastructure are basic outside Hadiboh. Electricity, internet and mobile connectivity can be unreliable, so carry power banks, essential medicines and backup communication options ([againstthecompass.com](https://againstthecompass.com/en/socotra-travel/) | [2socotra.com](https://2socotra.com/ultimate-socotra-travel-guide-2025-2026-explore-the-lost-world-with-2socotra/)).
- Hadiboh has a bazaar and fish market, but many visitors spend most nights camping elsewhere. Keep clothing modest, ask before photographing residents and use the right hand when eating or exchanging items ([au.trip.com](https://au.trip.com/moments/detail/socotra-25009-154161527/)).
- Socotra’s ecosystems are exceptionally fragile. Avoid removing plants, disturbing wildlife, leaving waste, driving off established routes or damaging coral and coastal habitats.

## Safety and health

- Foreign governments advise against travel to Yemen, explicitly including Socotra, because of armed conflict, terrorism, kidnapping, limited consular assistance and the possibility that flights or exit routes may be disrupted. Travel insurance may be invalid, and medical evacuation can be difficult and extremely expensive ([travelandtourworld.com](https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/he9ngjp2j7dl/)).
- Malaria cases have increased in Yemen, including in areas previously considered lower risk. Discuss malaria prevention and medication with a travel-health professional, and use insect repellent, long clothing and bed nets where possible ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/malaria-yemen) | [wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Socotra)).
- Dengue, Zika, leishmaniasis and Rift Valley fever are mosquito- or sand-fly-related risks. Prevent bites and avoid contact with livestock blood, body fluids or tissues ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/yemen)).
- Paratyphoid fever has been reported in returning travellers from Yemen. Use bottled or treated water, eat food that is thoroughly cooked and hot, and avoid unsafe raw foods and drinks ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/paratyphoid-fever-yemen)).
- Avoid sick people and close contact with camels or camel environments because MERS can spread through respiratory exposure and may be associated with camels. Socotra’s hospitals are small and poorly equipped, pharmacies may lack medicines, and rabies post-exposure treatment may be difficult to obtain ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/yemen) | [wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Socotra)).

## Recent News

- **September 12, 2026:** Travel reporting highlighted increased scrutiny of Socotra tourism, including concerns over unofficial or invalid visas, limited insurance and consular support, and the fact that international travel advisories continue to cover the island rather than treating it as a separate safe zone ([travelandtourworld.com](https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/he9ngjp2j7dl/)).
- **2026 UNESCO assessment:** UNESCO reported deterioration in important terrestrial and marine ecosystems, citing development, pollution, invasive species, climate change and unsustainable resource use. It called for stronger controls on unauthorized infrastructure, waste management, biosecurity and tourism impacts ([travelandtourworld.com](https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/he9ngjp2j7dl/)).
- **October 9, 2026:** Travel coverage continued to note that Germany’s Yemen travel warning specifically includes Socotra, with regional security risks linked to the wider conflict around the Bab el-Mandeb and Red Sea area ([yacht.de](https://www.yacht.de/en/travel-and-charter/worldwide/mysterious-islands-socotra-an-island-out-of-this-world/)).

_Updated 2026-10-11._

## Weather and timing

February to April are the best months to visit Hadiboh, with hot, generally dry conditions and practical opportunities for outdoor sightseeing. January and May are reasonable alternatives, while June to September bring southwest monsoon wind and rain; October and November also have peak tropical cyclone risk.

| Month | Fit | Avg °C | Rain mm | Sun hours |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| January | OK | 24 | 6 | 9 |
| February | Great | 25 | 0 | 9 |
| March | Great | 26 | 0 | 9 |
| April | Great | 28 | 2 | 10 |
| May | OK | 30 | 18 | 10 |
| June | Avoid | 29 | 1 | 7 |
| July | Avoid | 29 | 0 | 4 |
| August | Avoid | 29 | 0 | 4 |
| September | Avoid | 28 | 3 | 7 |
| October | Avoid | 27 | 19 | 10 |
| November | Avoid | 24 | 36 | 10 |
| December | Avoid | 23 | 15 | 9 |

### Month by month

- **January (OK):** January is hot and generally dry, around 27-34°C, with northerly winds shaping the island’s winter climate. Conditions can suit exploring Socotra’s landscapes.
- **February (Great):** February is hot and generally dry, around 27-34°C, under the island’s winter northerly winds. It is a suitable month for exploring Socotra’s natural scenery.
- **March (Great):** March is hot and generally dry, around 27-34°C. Northerly winds influence the island’s winter climate, while outdoor trips remain practical across Socotra.
- **April (Great):** April is hot and generally dry, around 27-34°C. The island’s northerly wind pattern supports outdoor sightseeing before the summer monsoon season.
- **May (OK):** May is hot, around 27-34°C, as southwest monsoon conditions begin to influence Socotra. Rain and wind can affect plans, although outdoor exploration remains possible.
- **June (Avoid):** June is hot, around 27-34°C, during the southwest monsoon period. Rain and strong winds can disrupt outdoor plans across Socotra.
- **July (Avoid):** July is hot, around 27-34°C, with southwest monsoon winds and the island’s main rainfall. Wind and rain can make travel around Socotra difficult.
- **August (Avoid):** August is hot, around 27-34°C, during the southwest monsoon and principal rainfall season. Strong winds and wet conditions can interfere with outdoor activities.
- **September (Avoid):** September is hot, around 27-34°C, with southwest monsoon winds and seasonal rainfall affecting Socotra. Outdoor itineraries can be difficult when conditions are unsettled.
- **October (Avoid):** October is hot, around 27-34°C, with documented tropical cyclone risk. A cyclone can cancel flights and wreck the trip, making this a peak storm month.
- **November (Avoid):** November is hot, around 27-34°C, with peak tropical cyclone risk. A cyclone can cancel flights and wreck the trip, so weather disruption is a major concern.
- **December (Avoid):** December is hot and generally dry, around 27-34°C, with northerly winds influencing the island’s winter climate. Conditions can support exploring Socotra’s landscapes.

### 7-day forecast

_Forecast by [Foreca](https://www.foreca.com)._

| Day | High °C | Low °C | Precip chance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 27 Oct 27 Oct | 29 | 22 | 9% |
| 28 Oct 28 Oct | 29 | 21 | 2% |
| 29 Oct 29 Oct | 30 | 21 | 7% |
| 30 Oct 30 Oct | 30 | 22 | 24% |
| 31 Oct 31 Oct | 30 | 22 | 28% |
| 01 Nov 01 Nov | 29 | 23 | 26% |
| 02 Nov 02 Nov | 29 | 23 | 16% |

## Visa

Passport-specific visa stance is on the HTML page after you set a passport, or via MCP `check_visa_requirements`. Confirm with a government source before you fly.

## Activities

- [Horn of Africa combined Tour: Somalia - Somaliland - Djibouti](https://www.viator.com/tours/Yemen/Horn-of-Africa-Multi-Country-Tours/d21755-290927P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 3200 USD · 168–168 HOUR
- [Explore Socotra Island |8 Days | PrivateTour(Oct 2026 – May 2027)](https://www.viator.com/tours/Yemen/Socotra-Tour-Package-8-Days-Oct-2022-May-2023/d21755-368755P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 999 USD · 192–192 HOUR
- [Private Safari tour and Wadi in 4x4 with a local guide](https://www.viator.com/tours/Muscat/Safari-tour-and-Wadi-with-a-local-guide/d4389-5503122P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 594.69 USD · 9–9 HOUR
- [7 Day Private Tour of Socotra Island - Adventure of a Lifetime](https://www.viator.com/tours/Yemen/A-7-Day-off-the-beaten-path-tour-on-the-island-of-Socotra/d21755-455906P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 2950 USD · 192–192 HOUR
- [8 Day Socotra Island Expedition with Jeep Ride](https://www.viator.com/tours/Yemen/8-Day-Socotra-Expedition-Dragon-Trees-Dunes-and-Desert-Beaches/d21755-5576282P5?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 3750 USD · 192–192 HOUR

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