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Weather in January in Canton of Basel-Stadt

Considering a trip to Canton of Basel-Stadt this January 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 Canton of Basel-Stadt in January?

Canton of Basel-Stadt is a region in Switzerland. January in Canton of Basel-Stadt generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 6°C and nighttime temperatures around -1°C in Basel. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Canton of Basel-Stadt in January, check out the map below. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

For a closer look at conditions across Canton of Basel-Stadt, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 86 mm in Basel.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 63 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.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Canton of Basel-Stadt climate page.

Where to go in Canton of Basel-Stadt in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Canton of Basel-Stadt on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Switzerland, check out our Canton of Basel-Stadt's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 4 most popular destinations in Canton of Basel-Stadt?

Basel

In January Basel generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Basel
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
16°C 
6°C 
1,701 hours 
1226 mm 
178 days 
6°C 
-1°C 
63 hours 
86 mm 
15 days 
poor 
7°C 
-1°C 
88 hours 
84 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Basel

Riehen

In January Riehen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Riehen
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
16°C 
6°C 
1,701 hours 
1217 mm 
178 days 
6°C 
-1°C 
63 hours 
87 mm 
15 days 
poor 
7°C 
-1°C 
88 hours 
84 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Riehen

Bettingen

In January Bettingen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Bettingen
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
16°C 
6°C 
1,701 hours 
1222 mm 
178 days 
6°C 
-1°C 
63 hours 
87 mm 
15 days 
poor 
7°C 
-1°C 
88 hours 
84 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Bettingen

Birsfelden

In January Birsfelden generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Birsfelden
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
16°C 
6°C 
1,701 hours 
1230 mm 
178 days 
6°C 
-1°C 
63 hours 
86 mm 
15 days 
poor 
7°C 
-1°C 
88 hours 
84 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Birsfelden

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Canton of Basel-Stadt, in Switzerland.

Is January the best time to visit Canton of Basel-Stadt?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Canton of Basel-Stadt with often poor weather in Basel.

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

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