Bodrum, Turkey: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Castle, marina and lively nightlife on the Aegean. Best for: couples, party groups, sailors.
The best months for vitamin D in Bodrum are April to June, September, October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too hot from July to August and too cool from November to March.
Bodrum month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 2.4 h | 2.9 | 18 min | 16°C | 11/30 |
| February | Too cold | 4.8 h | 4.1 | 13 min | 16°C | 5/30 |
| March | Too cold | 6.4 h | 5.5 | 10 min | 19°C | 9/30 |
| April | Excellent | 7.9 h | 6.7 | 8 min | 22°C | 5/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.6 h | 7.3 | 7 min | 26°C | 5/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.3 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 33°C | 2/30 |
| July | Too hot | 9.4 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 36°C | 0/30 |
| August | Too hot | 8.8 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 34°C | 0/30 |
| September | Good | 7.6 h | 6.4 | 8 min | 31°C | 3/30 |
| October | Good | 6.0 h | 4.9 | 11 min | 27°C | 0/30 |
| November | Too cold | 3.5 h | 3.4 | 16 min | 21°C | 10/30 |
| December | Too cold | 1.7 h | 2.6 | 21 min | 17°C | 13/30 |
Sun window is the number of hours a day with UV Index 2.5 or higher. Full dose is the minutes at midday for about 1,000 IU of vitamin D with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III. Rainy days are days with at least 1 mm out of 30.
What to expect in Bodrum
Castle, marina and lively nightlife on the Aegean. Hot dry summers, warm seas until October and a big choice of all-inclusive hotels. Beaches are often pebbly and busy in July and August.
In Bodrum afternoon highs average from 16°C in February to 36°C in July. The wettest month is December (about 13 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is October (0). Midday UV peaks at 8.0 in July, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
A trendy coastal town in Southern Aegean which turns into a crowded city in season when it serves as a playground for Turkish and… (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Questions about Bodrum
When is the best time to visit Bodrum for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Bodrum are April to June, September, October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Bodrum?
Afternoon highs average from 16°C in February to 36°C in July. The wettest month is December, with about 13 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Bodrum?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too hot from July to August and too cool from November to March.