Month guide · Bodrum · Turkey
Bodrum in July
What July is really like in Bodrum: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: DoubleGrazing, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
July 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 14.5 hours of daylight. Peak season, hot and busy, with strong meltemi winds some afternoons.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 14.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the 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 June (30°C (86°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:02
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:30
- Daylight
- About 14.5 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, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Bodrum, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
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
Museum · Bodrum Town
Zeki Müren Art Museum
The house where Zeki Müren, one of Turkey's most celebrated singers, spent his last years is preserved as a museum, with his costumes, furniture, awards and cars.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Rainy day
- Art
- Off the beaten path
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 July 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 July a good time to visit Bodrum?
It is a shoulder-season month. Peak season, hot and busy, with strong meltemi winds some afternoons.
+How warm is Bodrum in July?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bodrum in July?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.