Month guide · Bodrum · Turkey
Bodrum in August
What August 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
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 13.6 hours of daylight. Hottest and busiest, with Istanbul holidaymakers filling beach clubs; book everything ahead.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 13.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Bodrum: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with July (33°C (91°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:27
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:03
- Daylight
- About 13.6 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot, sunny and busy, with full beach clubs, gulet trips and nightlife, and the highest prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Bodrum, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · Bodrum Town
Gulet day trip
Wooden gulets leave Bodrum harbour each morning in season for a day of swimming stops in clear bays, often including Orak Island and Kara Ada, where a cave holds warm spring water and mud said to be good for the skin.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Iconic
Historic site · Bodrum Town
Ancient Theatre of Halicarnassus
Climb to the top row late in the afternoon for the best view of the castle and harbour.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Photo spot
Historic site · Bodrum Town
Myndos Gate
The western gate of ancient Halicarnassus, with remains of its towers and a section of the defensive moat.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Off the beaten path
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
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Bodrum.
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 23°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Bodrum?
A 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 August a good time to visit Bodrum?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hottest and busiest, with Istanbul holidaymakers filling beach clubs; book everything ahead.
+How warm is Bodrum in August?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bodrum in August?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.