Climate in Bodrum — Annual Weather Overview
Bodrum has a mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters. The hottest month is July (average high 34.4°C) and the coolest is January (14.2°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 20.2°C swing between July highs and January lows. Annual rainfall totals around 618mm. December is the wettest month at 158.7mm, while July averages just 0.1mm. Average daily sunshine is 10.8 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 20.8°C, 117mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 32.3°C, 19mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 25.6°C, 138mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 15.3°C, 343mm rain.
Bodrum — Monthly Temperatures
Bodrum — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Bodrum stays reasonable all year.
Bodrum weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.2°C | 9.0°C | 113.9mm | 7.9h | 11 | 9/10 |
| February | 14.8°C | 8.8°C | 70.8mm | 9.0h | 9 | 10/10 |
| March | 16.0°C | 9.5°C | 67.9mm | 10.0h | 10 | 10/10 |
| April | 20.3°C | 13.3°C | 27.8mm | 11.1h | 6 | 10/10 |
| May | 26.0°C | 17.4°C | 21.2mm | 13.0h | 4 | 10/10 |
| June | 29.2°C | 21.4°C | 16.5mm | 13.8h | 2 | 10/10 |
| July | 34.4°C | 24.8°C | 0.1mm | 13.8h | 0 | 10/10 |
| August | 33.2°C | 24.7°C | 2.8mm | 12.9h | 0 | 10/10 |
| September | 30.4°C | 22.1°C | 3.0mm | 11.9h | 0 | 10/10 |
| October | 25.6°C | 18.0°C | 41.1mm | 10.1h | 3 | 10/10 |
| November | 20.7°C | 14.3°C | 94.4mm | 8.6h | 9 | 10/10 |
| December | 16.9°C | 12.0°C | 158.7mm | 7.9h | 12 | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Bodrum have?
Bodrum has a mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters. Average highs range from 14.2°C in January to 34.4°C in July.
What is the hottest month in Bodrum?
July is the hottest month in Bodrum, with average highs of 34.4°C and lows of 24.8°C.
What is the coldest month in Bodrum?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 14.2°C and lows of 8.8°C.
What is the wettest month in Bodrum?
December is the wettest month, averaging 158.7mm of rainfall over around 12 rainy days.
How much rain does Bodrum get per year?
Bodrum receives around 618mm of rain per year. The driest month is July (0.1mm).
When is the best time to visit Bodrum?
The best time to visit Bodrum is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.