Month guide · Bodrum · Turkey
Bodrum in March
What March 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
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Spring flowers on the hills; many hotels still closed, and the sea is cold.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 17°C (63°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in March
March is the 9th-warmest month in Bodrum: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with February (15°C (59°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 07:22
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 19:18
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F)
Spring (March–May). Green hills and wildflowers, good for walking and ancient sites; the sea warms enough for swimming by late May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Bodrum, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Waterfront · Bodrum Town
Neyzen Tevfik waterfront and marina
Walk it at dusk, then choose a fish restaurant away from the busiest stretch near the castle.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Couples
- Food
Street · Bodrum Town
Bar Street (Cumhuriyet Caddesi)
Cumhuriyet Caddesi runs along the eastern Kumbahçe bay, packed with bars, clubs, restaurants and shops.
- Time needed
- An evening
- Cost
- Low cost
- After dark
- Shopping
- Food
Museum · Bodrum Town
Zeki Müren Art Museum
Ask staff about his music; they often play recordings in the garden.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Rainy day
- Art
- Off the beaten path
Waterfront · Yalıkavak
Yalıkavak Marina
One of the Mediterranean's best-known superyacht marinas, with designer boutiques, upscale restaurants and cafés.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Couples
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 17°C, lows near 9°C and 7 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March 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 March a good time to visit Bodrum?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Spring flowers on the hills; many hotels still closed, and the sea is cold.
+How warm is Bodrum in March?
Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bodrum in March?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.