Bodrum City weather in May (Aegean Region, Turkey)

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

In Bodrum City the weather in May is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 18°C.

Bodrum City in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 20 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 5 days of rain.

With around 286 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with 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 May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 15%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 20 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
SunshineSunshine 286 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Turkey in May

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

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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 May?

For visitors traveling to Bodrum City, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 21°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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