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

Is Basel a good destination in July, weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, July in Basel includes high temperatures and high rainfall. July is part of the summer season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 26°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 14°C. This month features high temperatures, marking it as the warmest. Prepare with summer clothes and essentials to enjoy the sun to the fullest.

Precipitation

Basel in July usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. You can typically expect 14 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With around 237 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Basel.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Switzerland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Switzerland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.