Basel-Landschaft weather in May

Considering a trip to Basel-Landschaft this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Basel-Landschaft in May?

Basel-Landschaft is a region in Switzerland. May in Basel-Landschaft generally has pleasant temperatures, with high precipitation.

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C and nighttime temperatures around 9°C in Pratteln.

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Birsfelden with an average of 127 mm to high rainfall in Langenbruck with 141 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Pratteln. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 188 hours of sunlight expected in Pratteln. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

For specific regional insights in Basel-Landschaft for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Basel-Landschaft climate page.

Where to go in Basel-Landschaft in May

Find the average weather conditions in May for the most popular destinations in Basel-Landschaft on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Basel-Landschaft

What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Basel-Landschaft?

Average weather in Pratteln

In May Pratteln generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Pratteln
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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<<   April April
<<  
16°C 
5°C 
170 hours 
95 mm 
16 days 
20°C 
9°C 
188 hours 
130 mm 
18 days 
June   >> June
>>  
23°C 
13°C 
213 hours 
123 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Pratteln

Average weather in Binningen

In May Binningen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Binningen
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
16°C 
5°C 
170 hours 
96 mm 
16 days 
20°C 
9°C 
188 hours 
129 mm 
18 days 
June   >> June
>>  
23°C 
13°C 
213 hours 
122 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Binningen

Average weather in Arlesheim

In May Arlesheim generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Arlesheim
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
16°C 
5°C 
170 hours 
97 mm 
16 days 
20°C 
9°C 
188 hours 
133 mm 
18 days 
June   >> June
>>  
23°C 
13°C 
213 hours 
126 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Arlesheim

Average weather in Liestal

In May Liestal generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Liestal
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
16°C 
5°C 
170 hours 
95 mm 
16 days 
20°C 
9°C 
188 hours 
131 mm 
18 days 
June   >> June
>>  
23°C 
13°C 
213 hours 
126 mm 
17 days 
Climate in Liestal

Average weather in Muttenz

In May Muttenz generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Muttenz
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
16°C 
5°C 
170 hours 
95 mm 
16 days 
20°C 
9°C 
188 hours 
130 mm 
18 days 
June   >> June
>>  
23°C 
13°C 
213 hours 
123 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Muttenz

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Is May the best time to visit Basel-Landschaft?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Pratteln, May might be a good time to visit Basel-Landschaft. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Basel-Landschaft is in September with generally 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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