What is the sea water temperature in Bodrum by month — June, July, September, October?
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A traveler compares trips: usually went in July-August, tried early October once and liked it, but by mid-October the water cools to about 25–26°C. So this year they shifted their trip to late September–early October (Sep 26–Oct 10) instead.
Mid-October — 25–26°C
For late September–early October: mornings are cool (16–18°C, a windbreaker needed for jogging), afternoons warm up to 26–28°C, wind possible. Sea water feels about the same as in July — still cool. Recommends choosing hotels in bays during this period, as water cools slower there and waves are less likely.
Recent report from Bodrum: water temperature rose about 2 degrees compared to 5 days ago, now around 23–25°C.
23–25°C
Toward October the sea cools from about 25°C down to 22°C, and rainy days become more frequent — on an unlucky day swimming can feel noticeably colder.
25→22°C
Comfort perception varies by person, and early vs late September differ noticeably in both water and air temperature — evenings tend to get cooler by month's end. Still, September overall is considered the most comfortable month, while rain chances rise closer to late October.
September — early vs late month differs
Early October is generally the best time for swimming, though it varies by year. The first half of October is usually reliable; the second half can be less predictable.
October — first half more reliable
The Aegean Sea around Bodrum is cleaner than the Mediterranean but colder. June is particularly uncomfortable for swimming — better to visit later in the season.
Aegean Sea — colder but cleaner
In early October the water feels shockingly cold at first, but you adjust after a few minutes. On sunny days, swimming is quite manageable.
October — cold but tolerable in sunshine
In June the sea hasn't warmed up yet: shallow areas feel warm, but deeper water is cool. Wind makes entering the water feel chilly, though it's fine once you're swimming.
June — shallow warm, deeper cool
By late September the water cools noticeably day by day. Overall September is better than June, but not as warm as July or August.
Late September — water gradually cooling
In July the sea warms up significantly everywhere. In Yalıçiftlik bay, water temperature reliably reaches 26–27°C already in early July, every year.
Yalıçiftlik bay, July — 26–27°C