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

Curious about the climate in Basel this May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of May in Basel typically brings pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 20°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Basel in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. Expect frequent showers this month, so make sure to have an umbrella to keep yourself dry. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 188 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Basel, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 127 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 72%  

Sunshine 188 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 43%  

Where to go in Switzerland in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

For visitors traveling to Basel, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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