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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Arlesheim.
Arlesheim, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 26°C (79°F) in July, while winters cool to 5°C (41°F) in January.
The city receives considerable rain/snowfall, with around 1268 mm (50 in) annually. May is the wettest month. It has warm summers and cold winters. July is the sunniest month, averaging 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
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Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Arlesheim. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in July to a chilly 5°C (41°F) in the coolest month, January.
Nights vary from 14°C (57°F) in July to around -1°C (30°F) during the colder months.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Arlesheim has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1268 mm (50 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Precipitation levels in Arlesheim remain relatively steady throughout the year. May has the most rain, with 133 mm (5.2 in) over 18 days. In the driest month February, this drops slightly to 83 mm (3.3 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable. For more details, please visit our Arlesheim Precipitation page.
For those who appreciate different seasons, Arlesheim serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.8 hours of daily sunlight.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Arlesheim.
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 82%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather in Arlesheim. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Arlesheim has warm summers and cold winters.
Daytime highs range from 5°C (41°F) in January to 26°C (79°F) in July. Nighttime lows range from -1°C (30°F) to 14°C (57°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 1268 mm (50 in). May is the wettest month with 133 mm (5.2 in), while February is the driest with 83 mm (3.3 in).
Arlesheim receives around 1,701 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 237 hours, while December is the cloudiest with just 53 hours.
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