May · Turkey
Best time to visit Bodrum in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bodrum in May
Average temperature 21°C, 22 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 61% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.3/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 21°C
- Rainfall
- 22 mm
- Humidity
- 61%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Bodrum scores 9.3/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 21°C, 22 mm of rain, and roughly 31 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.
May is one of the strongest months in Bodrum (5th)
With 21°C (71°F) on average, May delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
With around 22 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.2 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Bodrum at 9.3/10 (5th of 12), just behind June at 10/10.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bodrum in May?
- In May, Bodrum averages 21°C, 22 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.3/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Bodrum?
- May earns a 9.3/10 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 May?
- Expect about 22 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 61% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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