Canton of Basel-Stadt Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Canton of Basel-Stadt, Switzerland in December.

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Basel Riehen Bettingen Birsfelden

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

What to Expect in Canton of Basel-Stadt in December

Canton of Basel-Stadt, Switzerland is a region in Switzerland. December in Canton of Basel-Stadt generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) in Basel.

For specific regional insights in Canton of Basel-Stadt, Switzerland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

December is a rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 106 mm (4.2 in) in Basel.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in December. Basel sees roughly 53 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Canton of Basel-Stadt by month

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

January6°C (43°F) February7°C (45°F) March12°C (54°F) April16°C (61°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly26°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 Canton of Basel-Stadt in December

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

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 Canton of Basel-Stadt

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Canton of Basel-Stadt, Switzerland?

Temperature range in Canton of Basel-Stadt (December)

Precipitation variation in Canton of Basel-Stadt (December)

Basel

In December Basel generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
53 hours
63 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Basel →

Riehen

In December Riehen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
53 hours
63 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Riehen →

Bettingen

In December Bettingen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
53 hours
63 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bettingen →

Birsfelden

In December Birsfelden generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
53 hours
63 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Birsfelden →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Canton of Basel-Stadt in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Basel 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Riehen 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Bettingen 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Birsfelden 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)

Canton of Basel-Stadt weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Canton of Basel-Stadt, Switzerland in December?

In December, Canton of Basel-Stadt, Switzerland generally has poor weather conditions. Basel sees daytime temperatures near 6°C (43°F), with nights cooling to roughly 0°C (32°F).

What is the average temperature in Canton of Basel-Stadt, Switzerland in December?

In Basel, the average daytime high in December is 6°C (43°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 0°C (32°F).

Does Canton of Basel-Stadt, Switzerland get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Basel typically receives notable snow/rainfall in December, about 106 mm (4.2 in) on average across Canton of Basel-Stadt, Switzerland.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Canton of Basel-Stadt, Switzerland?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Canton of Basel-Stadt, Switzerland 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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Canton of Basel-Stadt.

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