Canton of Basel-Stadt weather in December
Are you planning a trip to Canton of Basel-Stadt in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Canton of Basel-Stadt in December?
Canton of Basel-Stadt is a region in Switzerland. December in Canton of Basel-Stadt generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. In December, it is winter.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 6°C and nighttime temperatures around -0°C in Basel.
December is a rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 106 mm in Basel. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 53 hours of sunlight in Basel. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Canton of Basel-Stadt in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Canton of Basel-Stadt climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 4 most popular destinations in Canton of Basel-Stadt?
Basel
In December Basel generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Riehen
In December Riehen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bettingen
In December Bettingen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Birsfelden
In December Birsfelden generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Canton of Basel-Stadt, in Switzerland.
Is December the best time to visit Canton of Basel-Stadt?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Canton of Basel-Stadt with often poor weather in Basel.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in September offering mostly perfect weather in Basel. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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