Bodrum in Fall
In fall (September, October and November), Bodrum sees average daytime highs around 22°C and overnight lows near 20°C, with 236 mm of rain over about 16 wet days across the season. It is the 2nd-warmest season and the 2nd-wettest season.
Over the season highs ease from about 26°C in early September to 17°C by late November. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 72% of the time across fall, and the air most often feels humid.
Fall is Bodrum's 2nd-best season to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see Bodrum's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 22°C
- 2nd-warmest season
- Avg overnight low
- 20°C
- Rainfall
- 236 mm
- 16 wet days
- Avg wind
- 19 km/h
- Travel score
- 7.9
- 2nd-best season
- Months
- Sep · Oct · Nov
Temperature in Bodrum in Fall
Over the season highs ease from about 26°C in early September to 17°C by late November.
A typical fall day in Bodrum reaches about 22°C and drops to 20°C overnight. The warmest of the three months is September, the coolest November.
Bodrum weather by month
How the three fall months (September, October and November) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14° / 12° | 203 | 12.7 | 9.7 | 4.0 |
| Feb | 14° / 12° | 141 | 12 | 10.6 | 4.0 |
| Mar | 15° / 13° | 89 | 8.3 | 11.7 | 5.0 |
| Apr | 17° / 15° | 48 | 6.2 | 12.9 | 6.4 |
| May | 20° / 18° | 19 | 3.1 | 14 | 8.0 |
| Jun | 24° / 22° | 2 | 0.6 | 14.5 | 9.4 |
| Jul | 26° / 24° | 0 | 0.1 | 14.3 | 9.4 |
| Aug | 27° / 25° | 0 | 0 | 13.4 | 9.3 |
| Sep | 25° / 23° | 20 | 1.9 | 12.3 | 9.3 |
| Oct | 22° / 20° | 72 | 5.3 | 11 | 8.0 |
| Nov | 19° / 17° | 144 | 9.1 | 10 | 6.5 |
| Dec | 15° / 13° | 220 | 13 | 9.5 | 4.6 |
Cloud cover in Fall
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 72% of the time across fall.
Chance of precipitation in Fall
Bodrum gets around 236 mm of rain over 16 wet days across fall. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Fall
Most of fall feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Fall
Winds average 19 km/h across fall.
Sunrise & sunset in Fall
Daylight runs from about 12 h 48 min in early September to 9 h 42 min by late November. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Fall
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across fall, about 4.3 kWh/m².
Hazard calendar for Bodrum
In fall, Bodrum overlaps its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Bodrum's rainy season runs November–February, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is fall a good time to visit Bodrum?
Our two travel scores rate fall for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
fall is one of the better times to visit Bodrum for general sightseeing.
What to pack for Bodrum in Fall
From fall's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In fall, Bodrum sees daytime highs around 22°C and nights near 20°C. Worth packing: light clothes, rain gear, sun protection and a windbreaker. About 16 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Bodrum in Fall
The nearest coast averages about 22°C across fall — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 25°C and coldest in February near 16°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from May 23 to Nov 21 — about 6 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 19 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | Cool |
| Feb | 16 | Cool |
| Mar | 16 | Cool |
| Apr | 17 | Cool |
| May | 19 | Cool |
| Jun | 22 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 24 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 25 | Warm |
| Sep | 24 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 22 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 20 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 19 | Cool |
UV index in Bodrum in Fall
Clear-sky midday UV across fall averages around 5 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Bodrum peaks around June 22 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 10 at about 2 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 9 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 7 | Very high |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 5 | Moderate |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Moderate |
Air quality in Bodrum in Fall
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where fall falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Bodrum is worst in August — around 20 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.0× the cleanest month (December, 10 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Good |
| Feb | 13 | Moderate |
| Mar | 16 | Moderate |
| Apr | 16 | Moderate |
| May | 15 | Moderate |
| Jun | 15 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 20 | Moderate |
| Sep | 13 | Moderate |
| Oct | 13 | Moderate |
| Nov | 13 | Moderate |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Bodrum?
Bodrum sits at 37.0°N, 27.4°E, 11 m above sea level, in Turkey. The nearest listed city is Turgutreis, 15 km away.
Topography around Bodrum
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Bodrum.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Bodrum has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 405 m around an average of 103 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 678 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,404 m.
The land around Bodrum is covered by trees (32%), artificial surfaces (25%) and water (23%) within 3 km, water (47%) and trees (30%) within 16 km, and water (61%) and trees (24%) within 80 km.
Turkey travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 41% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $18,599
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.3 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 3.2
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 6.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 488
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Bodrum (37.0383°, 27.4292°, elevation 11 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google.