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

Looking to travel to Basel in August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In August, Basel typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. August is a summer month. Daytime temperatures hover around 25°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C.

Basel in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

The city usually sees around 216 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 118 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 72%  
SunshineSunshine 216 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 55%  

Where to go in Switzerland in August

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

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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 Basel in August?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Basel.

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