Winter
Dec → Feb14 to 16°
nights 9 to 11°
- 12 rainy days · 134 mm
- sea 19°
When is the best time to visit Bodrum?
- Jan14°not recommended
- Feb15°not recommended
- Mar17°not recommended
- Apr21°fair
- May25°recommended
- Jun30°recommended
- Jul33°fair
- Aug32°fair
- Sep29°recommended
- Oct25°recommended
- Nov20°fair
- Dec16°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Bodrum, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14° | 9° | 185 mm | 14 d | 19° | |
| February | 15° | 10° | 86 mm | 10 d | 18° | |
| March | 17° | 11° | 83 mm | 10 d | 17° | |
| April | 21° | 14° | 32 mm | 5 d | 18° | |
| May | 25° | 18° | 23 mm | 5 d | 20° | ✓ |
| June | 30° | 22° | 12 mm | 2 d | 23° | ✓ |
| July | 33° | 25° | 1 mm | 0 d | 25° | |
| August | 32° | 25° | 2 mm | 0 d | 27° | |
| September | 29° | 22° | 16 mm | 2 d | 26° | ✓ |
| October | 25° | 18° | 44 mm | 4 d | 24° | ✓ |
| November | 20° | 14° | 123 mm | 9 d | 22° | |
| December | 16° | 11° | 132 mm | 11 d | 20° |
The four seasons in Bodrum, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Castle of St Peter) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May17 to 25°
nights 11 to 18°
- 7 rainy days · 46 mm
- sea 18°
Summer
Jun → Aug30 to 33°
nights 22 to 25°
- 1 rainy days · 5 mm
- sea 25°
Autumn
Sep → Nov20 to 29°
nights 14 to 22°
- 5 rainy days · 61 mm
- sea 24°
Book early for May to June and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Bodrum, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 14h41 of daylight, in December 9h38, a difference of 5h04.
9h53Jan
10h47Feb
11h51Mar
13h06Apr
14h08May
14h41Jun
14h28Jul
13h34Aug
12h22Sep
11h10Oct
10h08Nov
9h38Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Castle of St Peter" (37.03°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Bodrum, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach & swimming | ||||||||||||
| Sightseeing & walks | ||||||||||||
| Diving & snorkelling | ||||||||||||
| Long days | ||||||||||||
| Events | 1 | 1 |
EventsBodrum CupOctoberBodrum International Ballet FestivalAugustDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Beach & swimming: June, July, August, September, October
- Sightseeing & walks: February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December
- Diving & snorkelling: July, August, September
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
What's on in Bodrum, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- OctoberBodrum Cup
Wooden gulets race between the coves and return to port beneath the castle at the end of October.
- AugustBodrum International Ballet Festival
Companies dance in the open air within the walls of the Castle of St Peter over several summer evenings.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended14°9° at night
- 185 mm · 14 d
- sea 19°
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended15°10° at night
- 86 mm · 10 d
- sea 18°
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended17°11° at night
- 83 mm · 10 d
- sea 17°
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair21°14° at night
- 32 mm · 5 d
- sea 18°
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended25°18° at night
- 23 mm · 5 d
- sea 20°
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended30°22° at night
- 12 mm · 2 d
- sea 23°
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair33°25° at night
- 1 mm · 0 d
- sea 25°
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair32°25° at night
- 2 mm · 0 d
- sea 27°
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended29°22° at night
- 16 mm · 2 d
- sea 26°
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended25°18° at night
- 44 mm · 4 d
- sea 24°
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair20°14° at night
- 123 mm · 9 d
- sea 22°
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended16°11° at night
- 132 mm · 11 d
- sea 20°
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 14 °C at best, 9 °C at night. A very wet month, 185 mm of rain over 14 days. Cool sea (19 °C), for the brave. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 15 °C at best, 10 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (86 mm). Cool sea (18 °C), for the brave. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 17 °C at best, 11 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (83 mm). Sea at 17 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 32 mm over 5 days. Cool sea (18 °C), for the brave. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. 25 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Rain stays light: 23 mm over 5 days. Cool sea (20 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
June. 30 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. Hardly any rain (12 mm over 2 days). The sea is at 23 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
July. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 25 °C at night. Hardly any rain (1 mm over 0 days). The sea is at 25 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
August. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 25 °C at night. Hardly any rain (2 mm over 0 days). The sea is at 27 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
September. 29 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. Hardly any rain (16 mm over 2 days). The sea is at 26 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
October. 25 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Rain stays light: 44 mm over 4 days. The sea is at 24 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (123 mm). The sea is at 22 °C: pleasant swimming. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 16 °C at best, 11 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (132 mm). Cool sea (20 °C), for the brave. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bodrum?
May to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 25 to 30 °C, with 3 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Castle of St Peter).
Which month should you avoid in Bodrum?
January: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 185 mm over 14 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Castle of St Peter).
What is the hottest month in Bodrum?
July, with 33 °C on average in the afternoon and 25 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Castle of St Peter).
What is the coldest month in Bodrum?
January, with 14 °C at best during the day and 9 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Castle of St Peter).
What is the driest month in Bodrum?
July: 1 mm over 0 days of rain, against 185 mm in January, the wettest month.
When can you swim in Bodrum?
The water reaches 22 °C or more in June, July, August, September, October, November (warmest 27 °C in August), measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast (Castle of St Peter).
When to go diving or snorkelling in Bodrum?
July, August, September: the sea is above 25 °C, warm enough to stay in a long time without a thick wetsuit. 2023-2024 records on the nearest coast (Castle of St Peter).
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