Your March weather guide
MildWeather in Bodrum in March
Bodrum in March suits a mild-weather break, not a hot beach holiday. Average daytime highs of 15.5°C make time outdoors more comfortable than lounging in swimwear, while nights around 11.2°C call for a jacket. The sea averages 16°C, so swimming is a cold prospect. For a UK traveller, the appeal is milder days and some sunshine; the catch is rain and the need to pack for changing conditions rather than reliable warmth.
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
- 15.5°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 18°C
- Average night-time low
- 11.2°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 8°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +5.0°C
- London averages 10.5°C in March
- Sea temperature
- 16.0°C
- year to year: 15°C to 17°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 6.9h
- 59% of 11.7 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 9
- 84 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 23.0°C
- 2020-03-13
- Record low 1991-2020
- 2.2°C
- 2003-03-24
- 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 March compares
March is the 9th warmest month of the year in Bodrum and ranks 90th of 134 destinations we compare for March - see where else is hot in March. Within Turkey it is 12th of 18 (Turkey in March). Against London's average high of 10.5°C in March, Bodrum is 5.0°C warmer by day and 7.9°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in March
The typical March day in Bodrum peaks at 15.5°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 18.3°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 11.2°C; one night in ten drops to 7.9°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day here reached 23.0°C (2020-03-13) and the coldest night 2.2°C (2003-03-24).
Rain in March
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 9 days with 1 mm or more, 84 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest March was 1995 with 161 mm, the driest 2001 with 12 mm. Humidity averages 71%.
Sea temperature in March
The sea averages 16.0°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 15.3°C to 16.6°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (25.6°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 6.9 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.7 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:21 and sets about 19:17 local time in mid-March. Average cloud cover is 41%.
Is March a good time to visit Bodrum?
March is not the strongest month here: mild 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, too cool for beach days
Plan around being active outdoors rather than sitting still in beachwear. The warmer days reach 18.3°C or more, which can feel pleasant for a walk, but March does not deliver dependable heat. Even midday is better treated as a chance to shed a layer than a reason to pack only summer clothes. After dark, a jumper and jacket are sensible, especially as the colder nights fall to 7.9°C or below. Sea temperatures range from 15°C to 17°C across years, remaining cold throughout that range. If comfortable swimming and hot afternoons are the main reason for going, March is a poor fit; June, July and August are better choices.
Keep outdoor plans flexible
Rain is a meaningful drawback, with about 8 rainy days during March, so avoid building the whole trip around uninterrupted time outside. A waterproof jacket and shoes you are happy to wear in wet conditions are more useful than an all-summer wardrobe. There is still scope for brighter spells: average sunshine is about 6.9 hours a day, giving a reason to make the most of dry weather when it arrives. Keep plans easy to rearrange and choose outdoor time according to the day's forecast. This balance suits travellers happy with a mixed-weather break, but not those relying on guaranteed sunshine to make the trip worthwhile.
A little perspective
Bodrum through the year
March 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% |
| MarchSelected | 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% |
| 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 March FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Bodrum hot in March?
Bodrum is mild in March: the average daytime high is 15.5°C and nights average 11.2°C. Days over 25°C are rare in March.
Can you swim in the sea in Bodrum in March?
The sea around Bodrum averages 16.0°C in March, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 15°C to 17°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Bodrum in March?
Bodrum sees about 9 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 84 mm of rain in a typical March. The wettest March between 1991 and 2020 was 1995 (161 mm) and the driest was 2001 (12 mm).
How sunny is Bodrum in March?
Bodrum gets around 6.9 hours of sunshine a day in March out of 11.7 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Bodrum compare with the UK in March?
Bodrum is on average 5.0°C warmer than London by day in March (15.5°C against 10.5°C).
What is the hottest March on record in Bodrum?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day in Bodrum reached 23.0°C on 2020-03-13, and the coldest night dropped to 2.2°C on 2003-03-24.
How much warmer is Bodrum than London in March?
Bodrum's average daytime high is 15.5°C, compared with London's 10.5°C, a difference of 5°C. That is a useful lift in daytime warmth, but it still means mild weather rather than summer conditions. Bring layers rather than expecting to wear shorts throughout.
Does Bodrum get hot in March?
Not reliably. The share of March days reaching 25°C or 30°C is 0%, while the warmer days reach 18.3°C or more. Expect opportunities to sit out in mild weather, not the sustained heat associated with a summer beach 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