Pratteln Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Pratteln, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland, is marked by large temperature swings across the seasons, ranging from 26°C (79°F) in July to 6°C (43°F) in January.

With around 1242 mm (49 in) of annual rain/snowfall, Pratteln has a notably wet climate. The wettest month is May. July is the sunniest month, averaging 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Monthly Temperature in Pratteln

In Pratteln, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 6°C (43°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 14°C (57°F) in July to -1°C (30°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Rainfall in Pratteln

Pratteln experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1242 mm (49 in) of precipitation annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Pratteln enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In May, you can expect around 130 mm (5.1 in) of precipitation, while in February, Pratteln receives about 82 mm (3.2 in). For more details, please visit our Pratteln Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine Hours in Pratteln

Pratteln can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 7.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Basel, Switzerland (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Basel, Switzerland (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Daily percentage of sunshine

Data from: Basel, Switzerland (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Humidity in Pratteln by Month

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Pratteln.

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.

Relative humidity over the year

Data from: Basel, Switzerland (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Pratteln 3-Day Forecast

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Best Time to Visit Pratteln

The best time to visit Pratteln is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather provides comfortable temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 26°C (78°F). With rainfall of 99 mm (3.9 in) to 130 mm (5.1 in), you can expect pleasant weather during your visit in these months.

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