Month guide · Bodrum · Turkey
Bodrum in December
What December 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
December is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 16°C (61°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 9.6 hours of daylight. Wet and quiet, with mandarin harvest beginning; few visitors.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 16°C (61°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 9.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 17°C (63°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in December
December is the 10th-warmest month in Bodrum: days average 16°C (61°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with November (20°C (68°F)), December is cooler; by January highs stay near 15°C (59°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 08:17
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 17:55
- Daylight
- About 9.6 hours
- Sea
- 17°C (63°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild but wet, with many hotels closed; a quiet time when the town returns to local life.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes December one of the better-value months to book.
Events in December
December has no major recurring festival in Bodrum, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in December
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Waterfront · Bodrum Town
Neyzen Tevfik waterfront and marina
The palm-lined promenade along the western bay runs from the castle past wooden gulets, fish restaurants and cafés to the marina.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Couples
- Food
Street · Bodrum Town
Bar Street (Cumhuriyet Caddesi)
Check drink prices before ordering; prices vary widely between venues.
- Time needed
- An evening
- Cost
- Low cost
- After dark
- Shopping
- Food
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
What to pack
For highs near 16°C, lows near 9°C and 10 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit Bodrum?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Bodrum in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Bodrum?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Wet and quiet, with mandarin harvest beginning; few visitors.
+How warm is Bodrum in December?
Average highs are around 16°C (61°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bodrum in December?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.