Climate guide for Bodrum, Turkey

Bodrum in December

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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December · Turkey

Best time to visit Bodrum in December Weather, crowds & prices

Weather in Bodrum in December

Average temperature 14°C, 143 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).

December score

4.2/10

Ranked #12 of 12 months

Full year for Bodrum
Avg temp
14°C
Rainfall
143 mm
Humidity
78%
Days with 6h+ sun
25
Crowd Density
Quiet / Uncrowded
Average Expenses
$ · Budget Friendly ($)

December in Bodrum scores 4.2/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 143 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.

Bodrum wraps a 15th-century castle, a working yacht marina, and Aegean beach clubs around the same horseshoe of coast.

December in Bodrum — the hardest end of the year

Temperatures hover around 14°C (57°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

143 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 4.2/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Bodrum — 5.8 points higher on the same scale.

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Frequently asked

What is the weather like in Bodrum in December?
In December, Bodrum averages 14°C, 143 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.2/10.
Is December a good time to visit Bodrum?
December earns a 4.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
How much does it rain in Bodrum in December?
Expect about 143 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

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