When does the sea water in Bodrum get warm enough for swimming?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 1 day ago
TL;DR
Late May the water is still cool but swimmable. By early June it becomes comfortable, and by late June it's warm enough for long sessions with snorkeling.
What the community said
In Gümbet bay from late May to early June the water was still cool but swimmable. The first few days felt like a cold shock, but within a minute it was fine. By the last days of the first week of June the water had warmed noticeably and people were swimming much longer.
1 day ago Gümbet bay, late May – early June
In Kadıkalesi in late June the water was warm enough to snorkel for over an hour after lunch. Plenty of fish and great visibility — easy to lose track of time.
2 days ago Kadıkalesi, late June
In Çolaklı in May, strong waves consistently rolled in every afternoon, throwing and injuring swimmers. Swimming was impossible and people had to watch from the shore. May can be a risky month for swimming in this area.
5 days ago Çolaklı, May – rough afternoon waves