Bodrum City Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Bodrum City, Aegean Region, Turkey. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Generally, Bodrum City receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 954 mm (38 in) annually. The distribution varies significantly throughout the year, with a distinct dry season during certain months, as shown in our charts below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, December receives substantial rainfall, averaging 210 mm (8.3 in) of precipitation, recorded across 15 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, August brings less rainfall, with 0.4 mm (0.02 in) over 7 rainy days.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). The city receives 135 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Bodrum City Temperature page.

Bodrum City's average annual precipitation is 954 mm (38 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm (33 in), spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm (49 in), with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA, over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Bodrum City's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Bodrum City Climate page.