Your April weather guide
MildWeather in Bodrum in April
Bodrum in April suits a mild-weather break, not a holiday built around hot days and sea swimming. Average highs of 18°C make being outdoors comfortable with a light layer, while nights around 14°C call for a jacket. The catch is the sea: at 16.9°C, it is cold rather than inviting for a leisurely swim. Go for brighter days and time outside, but keep your plans flexible enough to accommodate rain.
Long-term climate averages for Bodrum, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Bodrum, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Bodrum.
- Average daytime high
- 18.1°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 21°C
- Average night-time low
- 13.6°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 11°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +4.6°C
- London averages 13.5°C in April
- Sea temperature
- 16.9°C
- year to year: 16°C to 18°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 8.1h
- 62% of 13.0 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 7
- 53 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days over 25°C
- 1%
- 0% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 30.2°C
- 2018-04-28
- Record low 1991-2020
- 4.9°C
- 1997-04-10
- Flight from London
- ≈ 4 h 6 min
- 2681 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How April compares
April is the 8th warmest month of the year in Bodrum and ranks 87th of 134 destinations we compare for April - see where else is hot in April. Within Turkey it is 13th of 18 (Turkey in April). Against London's average high of 13.5°C in April, Bodrum is 4.6°C warmer by day and 8.5°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in April
The typical April day in Bodrum peaks at 18.1°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 21.0°C or more. Roughly 1 in 71 days top 25°C and 1 in 1000 pass 30°C. Nights average 13.6°C; one night in ten drops to 11.1°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day here reached 30.2°C (2018-04-28) and the coldest night 4.9°C (1997-04-10).
Rain in April
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 7 days with 1 mm or more, 53 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest April was 1997 with 114 mm, the driest 2007 with 3 mm. Humidity averages 73%.
Sea temperature in April
The sea averages 16.9°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 16.1°C to 17.6°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (25.6°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 8.1 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:36 and sets about 19:45 local time in mid-April. Average cloud cover is 38%.
Is April a good time to visit Bodrum?
April is not the strongest month here: mild days. The best months for Bodrum on our scoring are August, July, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Useful sunshine, but not reliable beach heat
April brings about 8.1 hours of sunshine within 13.0 hours of daylight, so there is plenty of scope for spending time outdoors. That does not mean every day feels warm enough to sit out in swimwear. The warmest days reach 21°C or more, but just 1% reach 25°C: think mild afternoons rather than summer heat. Rain is another reason to keep plans flexible, with about 7 rainy days during the month. Pack sunglasses and sun protection alongside a light waterproof, and leave room to move outdoor plans around rather than relying on uninterrupted sunshine.
Pack for cool evenings and a cold sea
The sea is the main drawback if swimming is central to your holiday. Its April average is 16.9°C, with a year-to-year range of 16°C to 18°C, so do not count on a comfortable, lingering dip. You may still enjoy sitting by the water on a sunny afternoon, but bring something to put on when the warmth fades. Average night lows of 13.6°C also make a jumper and light jacket sensible for evenings outside. The coldest nights fall to 11.1°C or below, so a suitcase filled only with summer clothes would leave you short of useful layers.
A little perspective
Bodrum through the year
April is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.4°C | 9.8°C | 16.9°C | 5.2 | 157 | 12 | 0% |
| February | 13.7°C | 9.8°C | 16.1°C | 5.7 | 120 | 11 | 0% |
| March | 15.5°C | 11.2°C | 16.0°C | 6.9 | 84 | 9 | 0% |
| AprilSelected | 18.1°C | 13.6°C | 16.9°C | 8.1 | 53 | 7 | 1% |
| May | 22.1°C | 17.3°C | 19.8°C | 9.9 | 25 | 4 | 12% |
| Junebest | 26.5°C | 21.3°C | 23.0°C | 13.0 | 5 | 1 | 70% |
| Julybest | 29.0°C | 23.6°C | 24.6°C | 14.0 | 1 | 0 | 98% |
| Augustbest | 29.3°C | 24.1°C | 25.6°C | 13.1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| September | 26.4°C | 21.7°C | 24.4°C | 11.0 | 19 | 2 | 75% |
| October | 22.7°C | 18.4°C | 22.4°C | 7.9 | 62 | 5 | 16% |
| November | 18.5°C | 14.6°C | 20.2°C | 6.0 | 118 | 8 | 0% |
| December | 14.9°C | 11.5°C | 18.3°C | 4.9 | 160 | 12 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Bodrum in April FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Bodrum hot in April?
Bodrum is mild in April: the average daytime high is 18.1°C and nights average 13.6°C. Roughly 1 in 71 April days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Bodrum in April?
The sea around Bodrum averages 16.9°C in April, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 16°C to 18°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Bodrum in April?
Bodrum sees about 7 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 53 mm of rain in a typical April. The wettest April between 1991 and 2020 was 1997 (114 mm) and the driest was 2007 (3 mm).
How sunny is Bodrum in April?
Bodrum gets around 8.1 hours of sunshine a day in April out of 13.0 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Bodrum compare with the UK in April?
Bodrum is on average 4.6°C warmer than London by day in April (18.1°C against 13.5°C).
What is the hottest April on record in Bodrum?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day in Bodrum reached 30.2°C on 2018-04-28, and the coldest night dropped to 4.9°C on 1997-04-10.
How much warmer is Bodrum than London in April?
Bodrum's average daytime high is 18.1°C, compared with 13.5°C in London: a difference of 4.6°C. That is a noticeable lift in daytime warmth, but it still means mild weather rather than dependable heat, particularly once the sun goes down.
Should I choose April or wait until summer?
Choose April if mild days suit you and sea swimming is optional. If heat is the priority, June, July and August are the better-rated months here. April's cold sea and some rain make it a less convincing choice for a beach-focused holiday.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Bodrum. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 4.1 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C