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The best time to visit Bodrum
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
The best times to visit Bodrum are late May to June and September to early October, when the sea is warm and days are sunny but crowds and prices are lower than in July and August. High summer is hot and busy, with the liveliest nightlife. From November to April, many hotels and beach clubs close.
Key facts
- Best months
- May–June and September–October
- Shoulder season
- April and July–August
- Warmest month
- July (avg high 33°C (91°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 15°C (59°F))
- Rainiest month
- January (~10 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- November–March
Seasons
Bodrum has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters. The Aegean is a little cooler than Turkey's southern coast, and the meltemi wind often cools summer afternoons.
March–May
Spring
Green hills and wildflowers, good for walking and ancient sites; the sea warms enough for swimming by late May.
June–August
Summer
Hot, sunny and busy, with full beach clubs, gulet trips and nightlife, and the highest prices.
September–November
Autumn
Warm sea and settled weather into October, with fewer crowds; most resorts close in November.
December–February
Winter
Mild but wet, with many hotels closed; a quiet time when the town returns to local life.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C | 8°C | 10 | 17°C | 9.9 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| February | 15°C | 8°C | 9 | 16°C | 10.8 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| March | 17°C | 9°C | 7 | 16°C | 11.9 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| April | 20°C | 12°C | 5 | 17°C | 13.1 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| May | 25°C | 16°C | 3 | 20°C | 14.1 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| June | 30°C | 20°C | 1 | 23°C | 14.7 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| July | 33°C | 23°C | 0 | 25°C | 14.5 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| August | 33°C | 23°C | 0 | 25°C | 13.6 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| September | 29°C | 20°C | 1 | 24°C | 12.4 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| October | 25°C | 16°C | 4 | 22°C | 11.2 h | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| November | 20°C | 12°C | 7 | 19°C | 10.1 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| December | 16°C | 9°C | 10 | 17°C | 9.6 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| October | The Bodrum Cup — traditional gulet and yacht regatta (usually October); Republic Day celebrations (29 October) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in November–March, and the sights are quietest in November–March.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Spring | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Winter | Layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Bodrum?
The best times to visit Bodrum are late May to June and September to early October, when the sea is warm and days are sunny but crowds and prices are lower than in July and August. High summer is hot and busy, with the liveliest nightlife. From November to April, many hotels and beach clubs close.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Bodrum?
Usually in November–March. Mild and wet, with many hotels and beach clubs closed; mandarin season in the orchards.
+What is the rainiest month in Bodrum?
January, with about 10 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Bodrum get?
The warmest month, July, averages highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F).