Basel weather in April (Canton of Basel-Stadt, Switzerland)

How does the weather in Basel usually fare in April? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The typical weather for April in Basel includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 16°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Basel in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. You can typically expect 16 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 170 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures September generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Basel climate page with graphs.

 

Basel, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 68%  

Sunshine 170 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 45%  

Where to go in Switzerland in April

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Basel.

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