Bodrum · SpringMonth summary
Bodrum weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
17°C – 25°C
🌧 Rainy days
15% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Bodrum in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (25°C, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Bodrum. June remains slightly better (+0.3 pts).
By trip type
Bodrum in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Ideal beach temperature (25°C) — crowds still moderate Spring marks the start of the good season in Bodrum. Temperatures rise (25°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (15% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.2/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 9°C | 14°C | 44% | 5.6 | 8.6h | 4.9/10 |
| ⛅ February | 10°C | 16°C | 33% | 2.5 | 9.2h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 11°C | 17°C | 29% | 2.4 | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 14°C | 20°C | 18% | 1.3 | 11.8h | 7.8/10 |
| ☀️ May | 17°C | 25°C | 15% | 0.8 | 12.7h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ June | 22°C | 30°C | 7% | 0.4 | 13.7h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ July | 25°C | 34°C | 1% | 0.0 | 13.4h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ August | 25°C | 33°C | 1% | 0.0 | 12.6h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ September | 22°C | 30°C | 5% | 0.3 | 11.5h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ October | 18°C | 25°C | 13% | 1.3 | 10.0h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 14°C | 20°C | 29% | 3.9 | 9.0h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ December | 11°C | 16°C | 39% | 4.6 | 8.2h | 6.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Bodrum averages 25°C, 15% rainy days and 12.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.9/10.
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Comparison
May vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +5°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -8%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Bodrum in May
Is May a good time to visit Bodrum?
May is an excellent time to visit Bodrum (score 8.9/10). With 25°C, 12.7h of sunshine and 15% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Bodrum in May?
With 25°C and 12.7h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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