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Bodrum in December: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Bodrum in December is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 16 °C, and the sea is about 19 °C. With about 13 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
48/100 · #10
Warmth
#10
Dryness
#12
Sun
#12
Sea warmth
#8
Published best categories: none
Bodrum · DecemberPhoto: Mustang Joe · CC0Climate facts
- Average high
- 16 °C
- Average low
- 12 °C
- Sea
- 19 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 13 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 3 h/day
- Humidity
- 74 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 20 | 15 | 9 | 91 | 3.5 | 70 | 4.0 | 20 | 72 |
| December (selected) | 16 | 12 | 13 | 147 | 2.6 | 74 | 4.5 | 19 | 48 |
| January | 14 | 11 | 12 | 133 | 2.9 | 74 | 4.6 | 17 | 43 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (48/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | +24 | +4 °C | +3.2 °C | -3.8 | -55.3 mm | +0.9 h | -3.8 % | -0.5 m/s | +1.7 °C |
| January | -5 | -1.6 °C | -1.7 °C | -0.2 | -13.3 mm | +0.3 h | +0.2 % | +0.1 m/s | -1.4 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Bodrum in December?
The average daily high is around 16 °C, with an average daily low of about 12 °C.
Can you swim in Bodrum in December?
The sea is about 19 °C (refreshing).
Does it rain a lot in Bodrum in December?
The curated estimate is about 13 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 147 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Bodrum?
By the climate score, May, June, September and October are the strongest months for Bodrum. For a beach trip: June, July, August and September. December is not among them.