Diving in Bodrum

Explore 32 dive sites in Bodrum, Turkey. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Bodrum

The warmest water temperatures in Bodrum occur in January, averaging 18.9°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 18.9°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 18.9°C (air: 11.7°C)
  • February: 18.9°C (air: 12.1°C)
  • March: 18.9°C (air: 13.1°C)
  • April: 18.9°C (air: 17.4°C)
  • May: 18.9°C (air: 21.6°C)
  • June: 18.9°C (air: 26.1°C)
  • July: 18.9°C (air: 29.8°C)
  • August: 18.9°C (air: 28.8°C)
  • September: 18.9°C (air: 25.9°C)
  • October: 18.9°C (air: 21.5°C)
  • November: 18.9°C (air: 17.0°C)
  • December: 18.9°C (air: 14.1°C)

Marine Life in Bodrum

Home to 32 recorded species including 18 reef fish, 4 seagrass & algae, 4 whales & dolphins, 2 other, 2 crabs & lobsters, 1 sea urchins.

Dive Site Difficulty in Bodrum

Bodrum has 2 intermediate dive sites - suitable for experienced divers.

Recommended Packing List for Bodrum

Based on average water temperature of 18.9°C.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 19°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Bodrum

  • Gediz Delta - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to Bodrum - Nearest Airports

  • Samos Airport (SMI), Samos Island - 48 km away, approx 67 min travel time
  • Milas Bodrum International Airport (BJV), Bodrum - 49 km away, approx 69 min travel time
  • Kos International Airport Ippokratis (KGS), Kos Island - 55 km away, approx 75 min travel time

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