Your August weather guide
HotWeather in Bodrum in August
August is a good time to visit Bodrum if you want hot, dry weather and a sea that feels comfortable for swimming. Average daytime highs are around 29°C, nights stay near 24°C and the sea reaches about 26°C. The catch is the lack of a cool break, especially after sunset. It suits travellers happy to plan around the heat, rather than those who want mild afternoons and crisp evenings.
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
- 29.3°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 33°C
- Average night-time low
- 24.1°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 23°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +7.9°C
- London averages 21.4°C in August
- Sea temperature
- 25.6°C
- year to year: 24°C to 27°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 13.1h
- 98% of 13.4 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 0
- 1 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days over 25°C
- 100%
- 33% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 39.1°C
- 2019-08-11
- Record low 1991-2020
- 20.1°C
- 1997-08-27
- 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 August compares
August is the 1st warmest month of the year in Bodrum and ranks 54th of 134 destinations we compare for August - see where else is hot in August. Within Turkey it is 14th of 18 (Turkey in August). Against London's average high of 21.4°C in August, Bodrum is 7.9°C warmer by day and 10.6°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in August
The typical August day in Bodrum peaks at 29.3°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 32.6°C or more. About 100% of days top 25°C and 1 in 3 pass 30°C. Nights average 24.1°C; one night in ten drops to 22.6°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day here reached 39.1°C (2019-08-11) and the coldest night 20.1°C (1997-08-27).
Rain in August
Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 0 days with 1 mm or more, 1 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest August was 1992 with 10 mm, the driest 1993 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 67%.
Sea temperature in August
The sea averages 25.6°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 24.4°C to 27.1°C. This is the warmest the sea gets here all year.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 13.1 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.4 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:27 and sets about 20:02 local time in mid-August. Average cloud cover is 3%.
Is August a good time to visit Bodrum?
Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, little rain and long sunny days. The best months for Bodrum on our scoring are August, July, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Expect sustained heat, not just hot afternoons
August is Bodrum's warmest month, so choose it for heat rather than relief from it. Days reach 30°C on 33% of occasions, while the hotter days can reach 32.6°C or more. That makes early outings and a shaded break around midday a sensible rhythm, particularly if walking in heat tires you out. Pack loose, lightweight clothing, a hat and sun protection, and keep water handy. The average night-time low of 24.1°C means evenings are warm too: outdoor meals need little extra clothing, but a room with effective cooling is a sensible priority. If you rely on cool nights to sleep comfortably, this is the main drawback.
Strong swimming weather with little rain
The sea is a clear reason to choose August: its average temperature of 25.6°C makes swimming a comfortable prospect rather than a bracing dip. The recorded year-to-year range of 24°C to 27°C also points to reliably warm water, though that says nothing about conditions on a particular day. Rain is unlikely to disrupt plans, with about 0 rainy days in the month, but that is not a guarantee of completely dry weather. Sunshine averages about 13.1 hours daily, leaving plenty of scope to swim outside the hottest part of the day. Prioritise shade and sun protection over wet-weather clothing, and avoid treating the long sunny day as an invitation to stay exposed throughout.
A little perspective
Bodrum through the year
August 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% |
| April | 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% |
| AugustSelectedbest | 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 August FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Bodrum hot in August?
Bodrum is hot in August: the average daytime high is 29.3°C and nights average 24.1°C. About 100% of August days reach 25°C or more.
Can you swim in the sea in Bodrum in August?
The sea around Bodrum averages 25.6°C in August, which is warm enough for most people to swim comfortably. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 24°C to 27°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Bodrum in August?
Bodrum sees about 0 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 1 mm of rain in a typical August. The wettest August between 1991 and 2020 was 1992 (10 mm) and the driest was 1993 (0 mm).
How sunny is Bodrum in August?
Bodrum gets around 13.1 hours of sunshine a day in August out of 13.4 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Bodrum compare with the UK in August?
Bodrum is on average 7.9°C warmer than London by day in August (29.3°C against 21.4°C).
What is the hottest August on record in Bodrum?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day in Bodrum reached 39.1°C on 2019-08-11, and the coldest night dropped to 20.1°C on 1997-08-27.
How much hotter is Bodrum than London in August?
Bodrum's average daytime high is 29.3°C, compared with London's 21.4°C - a difference of 7.9°C. That is a substantial step up from a typical London August, so expect to adjust your pace rather than carry on as you would at home.
Will I need a jacket in the evenings?
A jacket is unlikely to be a priority outdoors, with average night-time lows of 24.1°C. Light clothing should generally suit the evenings. A light layer may still be useful if you feel chilly in air-conditioned rooms, but do not expect much natural cooling after sunset.
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