Weather in Bodrum in October

How October compares

October is the 5th warmest month of the year in Bodrum and ranks 78th of 134 destinations we compare for October - see where else is hot in October. Within Turkey it is 13th of 18 (Turkey in October). Against London's average high of 14.6°C in October, Bodrum is 8.1°C warmer by day and 10.0°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in October

The typical October day in Bodrum peaks at 22.7°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 25.5°C or more. Roughly 1 in 6 days top 25°C and 1 in 200 pass 30°C. Nights average 18.4°C; one night in ten drops to 15.4°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest October day here reached 35.7°C (2020-10-07) and the coldest night 9.7°C (2003-10-29).

Rain in October

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 5 days with 1 mm or more, 62 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest October was 2011 with 180 mm, the driest 2004 with 1 mm. Humidity averages 72%.

Sea temperature in October

The sea averages 22.4°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 21.2°C to 23.6°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (25.6°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 7.9 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:18 and sets about 18:34 local time in mid-October. Average cloud cover is 28%.

Is October a good time to visit Bodrum?

It is a reasonable choice: warm days. The best months for Bodrum on our scoring are August, July, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Warm days, but not summer heat

October suits travellers who prefer being outdoors in moderate warmth rather than strong heat. The average daytime high is 22.7°C, but only 16% of days reach 25°C, so do not build the trip around consistently hot afternoons. Light clothes should work well during warmer spells, with an extra layer useful when sitting outside after dark. Nights average 18.4°C, although cooler nights can fall to around 15°C or below. If you find summer resort weather too hot, this is a sensible compromise. If your priority is sustained heat for lying in the sun, October is a less dependable choice than the warmer months of June, July and August.

Swimming is realistic, with some flexibility for rain

The sea is warm enough for swimming on average, at 22.4°C, so packing swimwear makes sense. Year-to-year averages range from 21°C to 24°C: the cooler end may feel brisk on entry, while the warmer end should appeal more to swimmers who dislike cool water. Rain is the main reason to keep your plans flexible. About 5 days receive measurable rain, which means a dry holiday is possible but should not be assumed. Take a light waterproof and avoid making every day dependent on staying outdoors. October works best if you are happy to choose swimming time around the weather rather than expect every afternoon to be suitable.