Bodrum Castle Bodrum Kalesi
Bodrum Castle is a castle in Bodrum, Turkey. It is a Tentative World Heritage Site and is one of the 96 sights of Turkey listed on this site.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between June and September, when average temperatures reach about 25 °C and rainfall is minimal. In July and August, there is almost no rain. The warmest months are July and August, while January is the coolest with an average of 13 °C and the most rain.
To reach the castle, you can fly into Milas Bodrum International Airport, which is 32 km away. The site is located about 571 km from Ankara. While visiting, you can see the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, which is 0.8 km away. The castle is open from 9:00 to 18:30, and the adult admission price is €23.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 25 °C. The wettest is December, with about 154 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 14 |
| Rainfall, mm | 137 | 108 | 76 | 39 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 38 | 107 | 154 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
