Basel-Landschaft Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland in February.

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Pratteln Binningen Arlesheim Liestal

Planning a trip to Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland this February? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Basel-Landschaft in February

Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland is a region in Switzerland. February in Basel-Landschaft generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. February is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) in Pratteln.

For a closer look at conditions across Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

February is a moderate rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 82 mm (3.2 in) in Pratteln. In Pratteln, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in February. Pratteln sees roughly 88 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Basel-Landschaft by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Basel-Landschaft — and find the best time to visit. (based on Pratteln)

January6°C (43°F) February7°C (45°F) March12°C (54°F) April16°C (61°F) May20°C (68°F) This monthJune23°C (73°F) July26°C (79°F) August25°C (77°F) September21°C (70°F) October15°C (59°F) November9°C (48°F) December6°C (43°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Basel-Landschaft in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Basel-Landschaft.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Basel-Landschaft

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland?

Temperature range in Basel-Landschaft (February)

Precipitation variation in Basel-Landschaft (February)

Pratteln

In February Pratteln generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
63 hours
88 hours
137 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Pratteln →

Binningen

In February Binningen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
63 hours
88 hours
137 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Binningen →

Arlesheim

In February Arlesheim generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
63 hours
88 hours
137 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Arlesheim →

Liestal

In February Liestal generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
63 hours
88 hours
137 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Liestal →

Muttenz

In February Muttenz generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
63 hours
88 hours
137 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Muttenz →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Basel-Landschaft, in Switzerland.

In our records: Switzerland February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in Switzerland in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest February night in Switzerland dropped to -31°C (-24°F) in Silvaplana on February 9, 1986.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Basel-Landschaft in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pratteln 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Binningen 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Arlesheim 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Liestal 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Muttenz 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Aesch 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)

Basel-Landschaft weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland in February?

Expect poor weather across Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland in February. The popular destination of Pratteln averages 7°C (45°F) by day and -1°C (30°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland in February?

Pratteln averages a daytime maximum of 7°C (45°F) in February, with overnight lows close to -1°C (30°F).

Does Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland get a lot of snow/rain in February?

Not particularly. Pratteln averages just 82 mm (3.2 in) of snow/rain in February, making it a mostly dry month for Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Pratteln, February may not be the ideal time to visit Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland.

Generally speaking, September provides perfect weather in Pratteln. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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