Climate in Bodrum (Turkey)

The climate of Bodrum (in ancient times Halicarnassus) is Mediterranean, with mild, rainy winters and hot, sunny summers.
The city is located in southwestern Turkey, on the coast of the Aegean Sea, at 37 degrees north latitude. Nearby are Greek islands such as Kalymnos and Kos.



Even though the winter is mild, sometimes there can be cold periods, with lows around freezing or slightly below, and highs of 7/8 °C (45/46 °F). Very rarely, it can even snow.
The summer is particularly hot, hotter than the Aegean islands which receive the meltemi, the north wind that blows in this season. Typically, the temperature does not drop below -3/-4 °C (25/27 °F), but in February 1983 it dropped to -6.6 °C (20 °F). Furthermore, there can be heat waves, with highs of 40 °C (104 °F) or more. The highest record is 46 °C (115 °F).

Bodrum - Climate data

In Bodrum, the average temperature of the coldest month (February) is of 11.6 °C (53 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 28.8 °C (83.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 705 millimeters (27.8 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 1.3 mm (0.1 in) in the driest month (July) to 155 mm (6.1 in) in the wettest one (December). Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 16 °C (61 °F) in March to 24.5 °C (76 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.
There are on average around 2790 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Bodrum - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11.8 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 8.3 °C (46.9 °F) and a maximum of 15.2 °C (59.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (33.5 °F). However, it dropped to -4 °C (24.8 °F) in January 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19.5 °C (66.5 °F). However, it reached 22 °C (71.6 °F) in January 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17 °C (62 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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February, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11.6 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 8.1 °C (46.6 °F) and a maximum of 15.2 °C (59.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (34.5 °F). However, it dropped to -3 °C (26.6 °F) in February 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (69 °F). However, it reached 28 °C (82.4 °F) in February 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16.5 °C (61.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 13.6 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 9.7 °C (49.5 °F) and a maximum of 17.6 °C (63.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40 °F). However, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F) in March 1994.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). However, it reached 28.7 °C (83.7 °F) in March 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16 °C (61 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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April is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.9 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 12.7 °C (54.9 °F) and a maximum of 21.1 °C (70 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47 °F). However, it dropped to 2.8 °C (37 °F) in April 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). However, it reached 31.7 °C (89.1 °F) in April 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17 °C (63 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.2 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 16.5 °C (61.7 °F) and a maximum of 26 °C (78.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55 °F). However, it dropped to 10.8 °C (51.4 °F) in May 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F). However, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F) in May 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 19 °C (66.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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June is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 26 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 20.8 °C (69.4 °F) and a maximum of 31.2 °C (88.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (63 °F). However, it dropped to 13.4 °C (56.1 °F) in June 1994.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101 °F). However, it reached 44.5 °C (112.1 °F) in June 2017.
Precipitation amounts to only 7.5 mm (0.3 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 49%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22 °C (71.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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July, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 28.8 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 23.3 °C (73.9 °F) and a maximum of 34.2 °C (93.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F). However, it dropped to 17.8 °C (64 °F) in July 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (104.5 °F). However, it reached 46 °C (114.8 °F) in July 2017.
Precipitation amounts to only 1.3 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 76% of the time.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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August is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 28.6 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 23.3 °C (73.9 °F) and a maximum of 34 °C (93.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F). However, it dropped to 18.5 °C (65.3 °F) in August 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (104 °F). However, it reached 45 °C (113 °F) in August 1998.
Precipitation amounts to only 8.5 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 49%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24.5 °C (75.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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September is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 25.3 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 20.3 °C (68.5 °F) and a maximum of 30.3 °C (86.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). However, it dropped to 14.9 °C (58.8 °F) in September 2014.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F). However, it reached 42.6 °C (108.7 °F) in September 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.2 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 16.8 °C (62.2 °F) and a maximum of 25.6 °C (78.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (54 °F). However, it dropped to 7.8 °C (46 °F) in October 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F). However, it reached 38.9 °C (102 °F) in October 1991.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C (71 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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November is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.6 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 12.8 °C (55 °F) and a maximum of 20.3 °C (68.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (45 °F). However, it dropped to 2 °C (35.6 °F) in November 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F). However, it reached 31 °C (87.8 °F) in November 1992.
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 19.5 °C (66.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 13.2 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 9.8 °C (49.6 °F) and a maximum of 16.5 °C (61.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36.5 °F). However, it dropped to -5 °C (23 °F) in December 2016.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21 °C (70 °F). However, it reached 24.5 °C (76.1 °F) in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 155 mm (6.1 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 40 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.