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

How is the weather in Basel in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Basel generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 6°C. But by evening, they drop to around -1°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Basel in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 63 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Basel. September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Basel, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 81%  

Sunshine 63 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 28%  

Where to go in Switzerland in January

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in January and which places have the best weather 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 Basel in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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