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

Curious about the climate in Basel this February? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In February, the weather in Basel generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. February is part of the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 7°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -1°C.

Precipitation

Basel in February usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. This is the driest month, making it suitable for planning outdoor excursions. With little chance of rain, you can enjoy uninterrupted adventures. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 14 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 88 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Basel. 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 February

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 76%  

Sunshine 88 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 33%  

Where to go in Switzerland in February

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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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