Season guide · Bodrum · Turkey
Bodrum in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Warm sea and settled weather into October, with fewer crowds; most resorts close in November. Expect highs up to 29°C (84°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F), with about 12 rainy days across September–November. September–October are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 12°C (54°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 12
- Sea
- 19°C (66°F) to 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 29°C (84°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 1 | 12.4 h | 4/5 |
| October | 25°C (77°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 4 | 11.2 h | 3/5 |
| November | 20°C (68°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 7 | 10.1 h | 1/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 25°C (77°F) against a yearly 23°C (73°F), and 12 of the year's roughly 57 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 2/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- October: The Bodrum Cup — traditional gulet and yacht regatta (usually October)
- October: Republic Day celebrations (29 October)
Make the most of the weather
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Waterfront · Gümüşlük
Gümüşlük and Rabbit Island
Gümüşlük's bay covers the ruins of ancient Myndos, and a submerged causeway lets you wade across to Rabbit Island (Tavşan Adası).
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Couples
- Food
- Views
- Photo spot
Historic site · Bodrum Town
Pedasa
Go in the morning in spring or autumn; the trails are exposed in summer.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
- Active
Beach · Bitez
Bitez Bay
A long, shallow bay lined with beach clubs, cafés and a promenade, backed by mandarin orchards.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Active
Waterfront · Turgutreis
Turgutreis sunset promenade
Combine it with the town's weekly market earlier in the day.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
Castle · Bodrum Town
Bodrum Castle and the Museum of Underwater Archaeology
The Knights Hospitaller began building the Castle of St Peter in the early 15th century, partly with stone taken from the ruined Mausoleum.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Views
- Rainy day
- Kids
Day trips in autumn
- Didyma and Miletus (About 2 hours by car) — Didyma's Temple of Apollo is one of the largest Greek temples, with massive columns still standing.
- Milas, Iasos and Euromos (About 1 hour by car) — Inland Milas has Ottoman mosques and a Roman gate; nearby, Euromos has a remarkably intact Temple of Zeus among olive groves, and Iasos is a coastal ancient city where you can swim among ruins.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Bodrum?
Yes: September–October are among the best months. Warm sea and settled weather into October, with fewer crowds; most resorts close in November.
+What is the weather like in Bodrum in autumn?
Highs of up to 29°C (84°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F), with about 12 rainy days over the season.