Season guide · Bodrum · Turkey
Bodrum in spring
March–May: 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
Green hills and wildflowers, good for walking and ancient sites; the sea warms enough for swimming by late May. Expect highs up to 25°C (77°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F), with about 15 rainy days across March–May. May is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 9°C (48°F) to 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 15
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F) to 20°C (68°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 17°C (63°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 7 | 11.9 h | 1/5 |
| April | 20°C (68°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 5 | 13.1 h | 2/5 |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 3 | 14.1 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 21°C (70°F) against a yearly 23°C (73°F), and 15 of the year's roughly 57 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 2/5 and hotel prices 2/5 on average.
Make the most of the weather
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
Historic site · Bodrum Town
Ancient Theatre of Halicarnassus
Climb to the top row late in the afternoon for the best view of the castle and harbour.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Photo spot
Viewpoint · Gümbet
Bodrum windmills
A row of old stone windmills along the ridge between Bodrum Town and Gümbet, with views over both bays, the castle and out to Kos.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
Experience · Bodrum Town
Gulet day trip
Pick a boat with fewer passengers and check the itinerary and lunch arrangements before paying.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Iconic
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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
Day trips in spring
- Kos, Greece (About 30–60 minutes by ferry) — The Greek island of Kos has a harbour town with a Knights' castle, the ancient agora, the plane tree of Hippocrates and the Asklepieion healing sanctuary.
- Ephesus (About 2 hours 30 minutes by car) — One of the best-preserved ancient cities in the Mediterranean, with the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre and the marble streets of the Roman city.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Bodrum?
Yes: May is among the best months. Green hills and wildflowers, good for walking and ancient sites; the sea warms enough for swimming by late May.
+What is the weather like in Bodrum in spring?
Highs of up to 25°C (77°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F), with about 15 rainy days over the season.