In general the best time to visit Bodrum is probably June, July, August, September, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +30°C in August and it has 31 sunny days on average.
In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - November.
If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is May, June, August with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Bodrum in different months
This is the average weather in Bodrum for each month based on historic data:
In June, July, August, September the weather is great. There are an average of 31 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +23°C to +30°C.
March, April, May, October, November usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +24°C during October.
In January, February, December the weather is average. Expect around 50 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 187 mm in December.
Climate in Bodrum
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Bodrum for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+22°C
+25°C
+26°C
+31°C
+40°C
+42°C
+44°C
+42°C
+37°C
+34°C
+29°C
+24°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+14°C
+15°C
+16°C
+20°C
+23°C
+28°C
+30°C
+30°C
+28°C
+24°C
+20°C
+16°C
Minimum Temperature
-3°C
-3°C
-1°C
+2°C
+7°C
+12°C
+16°C
+13°C
+10°C
+5°C
+1°C
-3°C
Avg. water temperature
+20°C
+18°C
+18°C
+19°C
+22°C
+25°C
+27°C
+28°C
+27°C
+26°C
+23°C
+21°C
Humidity, %
71
72
74
77
80
79
77
79
77
76
73
73
Rain, mm
171
118
79
36
14
3
0
0
12
52
125
187
Snow, mm
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average wind speed, m/s
6
6
6
5
5
5
6
6
5
5
5
6
Sunny Days
8
8
10
12
17
25
31
31
26
18
10
8
Cloud Days
6
6
8
9
9
3
0
0
2
7
7
6
Rainy Days
17
15
12
9
5
2
0
0
2
7
13
18
Snowy Days
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Bodrum during the whole year:
The hottest month in Bodrum is August with average maximum temperature going up to +30°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +9°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Bodrum during the whole year:
Bodrum achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +26°C. Coldest water temperature is in February with +17°C in average.
When can you swim in Bodrum?
You can swim in Bodrum from June to October:
In August - September the water is warm (25°C - 28°C);
In June - July the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Bodrum looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Bodrum is May with average humidity going up to 80%. The least humid month is January with an average humidity of 71%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Bodrum during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 31 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is December with approximately 18 rainy days and 187 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bodrum:
What is the hottest month in Bodrum?
The hottest month in Bodrum is August with average maximum temperature of +30°C.
What is the coldest month in Bodrum?
The coldest month in Bodrum is January with minimum temperatures of +9°C.
Is Bodrum worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Bodrum could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Bodrum?
if you're looking to visit Bodrum when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for December, January, November. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 0 mm of rain.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Bodrum, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.