Your December weather guide
CoolWeather in Bodrum in December
Bodrum in December suits a mild-weather break rather than a beach holiday. Daytime highs average about 15°C, but with around 12 rainy days, you need plans that can change with the weather. The sea is bracing at about 18°C, so swimming is more an optional dip than the main reason to go. Choose it for time outdoors in cooler conditions, not dependable warmth or days spent sunbathing.
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
- 14.9°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 18°C
- Average night-time low
- 11.5°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 7°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +7.2°C
- London averages 7.7°C in December
- Sea temperature
- 18.3°C
- year to year: 18°C to 19°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 4.9h
- 52% of 9.5 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 12
- 160 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 21.0°C
- 2010-12-03
- Record low 1991-2020
- 2.7°C
- 1992-12-24
- 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 December compares
December is the 10th warmest month of the year in Bodrum and ranks 84th of 134 destinations we compare for December - see where else is hot in December. Within Turkey it is 8th of 18 (Turkey in December). Against London's average high of 7.7°C in December, Bodrum is 7.2°C warmer by day and 8.8°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in December
The typical December day in Bodrum peaks at 14.9°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 18.0°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 11.5°C; one night in ten drops to 7.1°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest December day here reached 21.0°C (2010-12-03) and the coldest night 2.7°C (1992-12-24).
Rain in December
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 12 days with 1 mm or more, 160 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest December was 1997 with 330 mm, the driest 2015 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 72%.
Sea temperature in December
The sea averages 18.3°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 17.6°C to 19.2°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (25.6°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 9.5 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 08:16 and sets about 17:54 local time in mid-December. Average cloud cover is 48%.
Is December a good time to visit Bodrum?
December is not the strongest month here: cool days and frequent rain. The best months for Bodrum on our scoring are August, July, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Comfortable for walking, cool for sitting outside
Expect weather that suits walking better than lying in the sun. The warmest days reach 18°C or more, but that is not the everyday expectation, and midday heat is unlikely to dictate your plans. Pack layers so you can adjust between a brighter spell and a cool evening. Nights average 11.5°C, while the coldest can fall to 7.1°C or below, so a proper jacket is more useful than relying on a light top. The sea averages 18.3°C and feels bracing: a brief swim may appeal if you tolerate cool water, but December is a poor fit if warm, relaxed swimming is central to your holiday.
Rain is the main compromise
December is wet enough that a rigid outdoor itinerary could be frustrating. Around 12 days have rain, so bring a waterproof jacket and shoes you are comfortable wearing in wet conditions. That does not mean every day is a washout: there are about 4.9 hours of sunshine a day on average, within 9.5 hours of daylight. Make use of brighter spells for longer walks and keep indoor alternatives available rather than committing every day to being outside. Plan your main outdoor time for daylight and keep evenings flexible. This month suits travellers willing to work around the weather, rather than those who need reliable sunshine.
A little perspective
Bodrum through the year
December 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% |
| 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% |
| DecemberSelected | 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 December FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Bodrum hot in December?
Bodrum is cool in December: the average daytime high is 14.9°C and nights average 11.5°C. Days over 25°C are rare in December.
Can you swim in the sea in Bodrum in December?
The sea around Bodrum averages 18.3°C in December, which is bracing - fine for a quick dip, cool for long swims. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 18°C to 19°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Bodrum in December?
Bodrum sees about 12 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 160 mm of rain in a typical December. The wettest December between 1991 and 2020 was 1997 (330 mm) and the driest was 2015 (0 mm).
How sunny is Bodrum in December?
Bodrum gets around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day in December out of 9.5 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Bodrum compare with the UK in December?
Bodrum is on average 7.2°C warmer than London by day in December (14.9°C against 7.7°C).
What is the hottest December on record in Bodrum?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest December day in Bodrum reached 21.0°C on 2010-12-03, and the coldest night dropped to 2.7°C on 1992-12-24.
Is Bodrum warmer than London in December?
Yes. Bodrum's average daytime high is 14.9°C, compared with London's 7.7°C, a difference of 7.2°C. That is a noticeable improvement for time outdoors, but it still means cool-weather clothing rather than packing as you would for a summer holiday.
Is the flight short enough for a brief December break?
The flight from London takes about 4 h 6 min, making Bodrum a short-haul option. For a brief December stay, the bigger compromise is the weather: go if milder days appeal, but not if your trip depends on dry conditions.
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