Month guide · Bodrum · Turkey
Bodrum in April
What April is really like in Bodrum: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 13.1 hours of daylight. Warm and green, ideal for walking and sightseeing; hotels begin to reopen.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 17°C (63°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Bodrum: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 30 days. Compared with March (17°C (63°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:36
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:45
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea
- 17°C (63°F)
Spring (March–May). Green hills and wildflowers, good for walking and ancient sites; the sea warms enough for swimming by late May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes April one of the better-value months to book.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Bodrum, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · Göltürkbükü
Göltürkbükü beach clubs
On the peninsula's north coast, Göltürkbükü's bay is lined with wooden jetties and decks where upmarket beach clubs serve food and drinks, with calm, clear water for swimming straight off the platforms.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Couples
- Food
- After dark
Castle · Bodrum Town
Bodrum Castle and the Museum of Underwater Archaeology
Allow at least two hours and visit in the morning, when the courtyards are cooler and quieter.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Views
- Rainy day
- Kids
Historic site · Bodrum Town
Ancient Theatre of Halicarnassus
A restored Greek theatre from the 4th century BC, built into the hillside above the town.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Photo spot
Viewpoint · Gümbet
Bodrum windmills
Walk up from Bodrum Town in about 20 minutes, or take a taxi, and arrive before sunset.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 12°C and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Bodrum?
A good-value shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Bodrum in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Bodrum?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Warm and green, ideal for walking and sightseeing; hotels begin to reopen.
+How warm is Bodrum in April?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bodrum in April?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.