Your July weather guide
HotWeather in Bodrum in July
July is a good time for Bodrum if you want hot, dry weather and a sea warm enough for comfortable swimming. Daytime highs average 29°C, nights stay around 24°C and the sea averages 25°C. For a UK traveller, the main adjustment is the persistent warmth rather than unreliable weather. It suits a holiday built around swimming and relaxed days, but is less appealing if you prefer cool evenings or being active through the middle of the day.
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
- 29.0°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 32°C
- Average night-time low
- 23.6°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 22°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +7.2°C
- London averages 21.8°C in July
- Sea temperature
- 24.6°C
- year to year: 23°C to 26°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 14.0h
- 98% of 14.3 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 0
- 1 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 65%
- Days over 25°C
- 98%
- 30% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 40.5°C
- 2017-07-02
- Record low 1991-2020
- 19.5°C
- 2011-07-01
- 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 July compares
July is the 2nd warmest month of the year in Bodrum and ranks 54th of 134 destinations we compare for July - see where else is hot in July. Within Turkey it is 14th of 18 (Turkey in July). Against London's average high of 21.8°C in July, Bodrum is 7.2°C warmer by day and 10.1°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in July
The typical July day in Bodrum peaks at 29.0°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 32.2°C or more. About 98% of days top 25°C and 1 in 3 pass 30°C. Nights average 23.6°C; one night in ten drops to 22.1°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest July day here reached 40.5°C (2017-07-02) and the coldest night 19.5°C (2011-07-01).
Rain in July
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 July was 2005 with 7 mm, the driest 1993 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 65%.
Sea temperature in July
The sea averages 24.6°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 23.2°C to 26.0°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (25.6°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 14.0 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 14.3 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:02 and sets about 20:30 local time in mid-July. Average cloud cover is 2%.
Is July 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.
Plan around the heat, not just the average
The average high makes July sound manageable, but hotter days are a regular possibility: 30% of days reach 30°C, and the warmest 10% reach at least 32°C. Put longer walks and anything energetic towards the start or end of the day, leaving midday for shade or a slower pace. Light, loose clothing makes sense, and accommodation with air conditioning is a sensible choice if you struggle to sleep in warmth. Average night lows of 24°C mean evenings offer some relief without becoming cool. This is a strong month for heat lovers, but not a good choice if you rely on chilly nights to recover.
Warm swimming water and little need for a rain plan
The sea averages 25°C, with a year-to-year range of 23°C to 26°C, so July suits travellers who want swimming to be a regular part of the holiday rather than a brisk dip. Rainy days are close to absent on average, making wet-weather disruption unlikely, though not impossible. Around 14 hours of sunshine a day give you plenty of scope to move outdoor time away from midday without losing the light. Pack swimwear, breathable clothes, sun protection and a hat rather than making waterproofs a priority. The catch is that dependable sunshine also means you need to make shade and breaks part of your routine.
A little perspective
Bodrum through the year
July 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% |
| JulySelectedbest | 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 July FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Bodrum hot in July?
Bodrum is hot in July: the average daytime high is 29.0°C and nights average 23.6°C. About 98% of July days reach 25°C or more.
Can you swim in the sea in Bodrum in July?
The sea around Bodrum averages 24.6°C in July, which is warm enough for most people to swim comfortably. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 23°C to 26°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Bodrum in July?
Bodrum sees about 0 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 1 mm of rain in a typical July. The wettest July between 1991 and 2020 was 2005 (7 mm) and the driest was 1993 (0 mm).
How sunny is Bodrum in July?
Bodrum gets around 14.0 hours of sunshine a day in July out of 14.3 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Bodrum compare with the UK in July?
Bodrum is on average 7.2°C warmer than London by day in July (29.0°C against 21.8°C).
What is the hottest July on record in Bodrum?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest July day in Bodrum reached 40.5°C on 2017-07-02, and the coldest night dropped to 19.5°C on 2011-07-01.
How much hotter is Bodrum than London in July?
Bodrum's average daytime high is 29°C, compared with 21.8°C in London, a difference of 7.2°C. That is a noticeable step up from a typical London July, so allow for a slower pace outdoors rather than planning around familiar summer conditions.
Will I need warm clothes for the evenings?
Warm layers are unlikely to be central to your packing: the average night low is 24°C. Even the coolest 10% of nights reach 22°C or lower, so a light layer is a more practical starting point than heavy evening clothing.
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