Bodrum
City in Turkey
Bodrum is a city in Turkey with a population of about 175,000 as of 2020. Located 570 kilometers from the capital, Ankara, it attracts visitors to its historical sites including the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus and Bodrum Castle.
What to see
The city features two primary historic sites. Visitors can explore the Bodrum Castle and the remains of the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus.
When to go
Bodrum experiences hot, dry summers and cooler, rainy winters. June, July, and August are the warmest months, with average temperatures reaching 22 °C to 24 °C and very little rainfall, making these months suitable for outdoor activities. The weather begins to cool in October, with average temperatures around 20 °C. The winter months, particularly December and January, are the wettest, with high rainfall levels reaching up to 184 mm and 162 mm respectively, which may limit outdoor travel plans.
Getting there
The city is served by Milas Bodrum International Airport, which is located 32 kilometers away. Travelers can reach the city center by arriving at this airport.
Top sights in Bodrum
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 25 °C. The wettest is December, with about 184 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 13 |
| Rainfall, mm | 162 | 129 | 90 | 47 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 44 | 127 | 184 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Bodrum (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.