Basel Climate by Month
The climate in Basel is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
In Basel, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in July to a chilly 6°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -1°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Basel experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1226 mm of precipitation annually. Precipitation levels in Basel remain relatively steady throughout the year. May has the most rain, with 127 mm over 18 days. In February, this drops slightly to 84 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Basel 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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Basel.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Basel in Switzerland
During the months of June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 127 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 84 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 237 hours of sunshine.
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