The Turkish resort of Bodrum, loved by young people, is located on the shores of the Aegean Sea on the southwestern coast of the Asia Minor peninsula. Despite the fact that the Aegean Sea is part of the Mediterranean, the water temperature in it is always slightly cooler, and therefore even in the hot summer season in Bodrum you can feel much more comfortable than in other local resorts.
About weather and nature
The climate of the Aegean Riviera in Turkey can be called temperate Mediterranean. The swimming season in Bodrum starts already in May, when the air warms up steadily to +23 degrees, and the water - to +20. By the middle of July, the peak of the heat comes, and the thermometer columns inexorably strive on land beyond the 30-degree mark, and in the water - beyond + 25.
But even in the hottest period, the local beaches are full, and in hotels almost all the rooms are occupied. The reason for this is the comfortable microclimate of Bodrum, in the formation of which sea breezes are actively involved and the location of the resort on a peninsula protruding far enough into the sea.
Bodrum Monthly Weather Forecast
The Velvet season
It is especially pleasant to relax on the Turkish Aegean Riviera in September-October, when it gets a little cooler, and the thermometers calm down around +23 degrees in the water and +26 on land.
Small pebbly beaches of Bodrum calm down without the noise of children caught from the sea and sent to school in their homeland, and fish restaurants become especially attractive in the sunset haze.
The wind dies down in the evening and a slight coolness creeps over the city, so a cardigan or shawl becomes an invariable part of the evening dress of pretty tourists walking along the embankment.
By the way, in the evenings, concerts are held in the ancient amphitheater in the northern city blocks. The acoustics of the old building allows both modern and antique works to sound in a special way and creates a real atmosphere of immersion in the past.
The quality of rest often depends on the successful choice of the hotel. It is better to take care of this in advance and choose the best accommodation option in terms of comfort, proximity to the beaches and price.
On the crest of a wave
For those who love the wind, the season in Bodrum is a great opportunity to windsurf from May to October inclusive. In the southwest of the peninsula there is a station where you can rent equipment and learn the basics of this wonderful sport. The ideal time to practice is early in the morning when the strength of the wind allows you to sail without any problems.
By noon, the wind becomes too harsh, but fans of active beach holidays in Bodrum switch to riding a traditional banana boat, water skiing or diving in underwater caves.
Diving off the coast of the Aegean Riviera is possible throughout the beach season.
Updated: 2020-07-03
