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

Planning a trip to Basel in July? This guide provides all the details you need.

In July, Basel generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. July falls within the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 26°C, while night temperatures can drop to 14°C. Typically, it's the hottest month of the year. Make sure to come prepared with breezy outfits. Whether you're out exploring or just lounging, being prepared can make your experience in this warm month much more enjoyable.

Basel in July usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

The city usually sees around 237 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 July

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 118 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 70%  

Sunshine 237 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 53%  

Where to go in Switzerland in July

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in July 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 July?

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 July.

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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