Bodrum City weather in January (Aegean Region, Turkey)

How is the weather in Bodrum City in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Bodrum City typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 15°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 11°C. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year. However the temperature is still pleasant and it won't ever get really cold.

Bodrum City in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 195 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 14 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 150 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Bodrum City. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bodrum City climate page with graphs.

 

Bodrum City, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 45%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 195 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
SunshineSunshine 150 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Turkey in January

Find out more about the weather in Turkey in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Bodrum City in January?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
6/10

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