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

How is the weather in Basel in October? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Basel typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 15°C, while night temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Basel in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 108 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 October

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 81%  

Sunshine 108 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 35%  

Where to go in Switzerland in October

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

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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