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

How does the August weather in Basel compare to other months? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Basel includes high temperatures and high rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. Expect temperatures to climb to 25°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 14°C.

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

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 Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 118 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 72%  

Sunshine 216 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 55%  

Where to go in Switzerland in August

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

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.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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