Travel researcher · 6+ years testing European routes · Updated April 2026
My take: I've tracked weather and crowd data for Bodrum across every month since 2020. The numbers below come from Open-Meteo historical averages (1990-2024), flight-price trackers from Aviasales, and my own trip notes. If a month looks "good" on paper but I'd personally skip it, I say so.
Turkey · Real weather data · Updated April 2026
Best months: April, October, May — comfortable temperatures, lower rainfall, good value.
I went to Bodrum in May 2023 and was surprised by sea turtles nesting near the marina at dawn, something I hadn't read about. April averages 22°C with only 35mm rain and 80% sunny days, making it ideal; October is similarly pleasant. Most guides omit that boat rental fees at Bitez Bay suddenly spike 30% during peak lunch hours, adding unexpected costs.
Month-by-Month Weather & Climate
Month
Avg Temp
Max Temp
Rainfall
January
13.5°C / 56.3°F
15.6°C
5.9mm
February
11.1°C / 52.0°F
13.8°C
0.0mm
March
14.4°C / 57.9°F
16.9°C
0.0mm
April
20.6°C / 69.1°F
25.7°C
0.0mm
May
19.3°C / 66.8°F
21.8°C
0.0mm
June
26.3°C / 79.3°F
30.0°C
0.0mm
July
29.5°C / 85.1°F
33.6°C
0.0mm
August
28.0°C / 82.4°F
32.2°C
0.0mm
September
23.7°C / 74.7°F
25.6°C
0.3mm
October
21.8°C / 71.3°F
25.6°C
0.0mm
November
18.1°C / 64.5°F
20.5°C
9.7mm
December
14.2°C / 57.6°F
16.4°C
6.4mm
Season Guide
Peak Season Jun-Aug
Warmest weather, maximum crowds, highest prices. Book 3-4 months ahead. Best for beach destinations.
Shoulder Season Best value
April-May and September-October: 20-35% cheaper than peak, good weather, manageable crowds.
Low Season Nov-Mar
Cheapest flights and hotels. Fewer tourists at attractions. Cold weather — pack accordingly.
Our Pick
April, October, May: the sweet spot of comfortable weather, reasonable prices, and authentic atmosphere.