Weather in January in Canton of Basel-Stadt
Thinking about venturing to Canton of Basel-Stadt this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to 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. 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.
Precipitation
January is a moderate rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 86 mm in Basel.Average sunshine
Basel experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 63 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysTo learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Canton of Basel-Stadt in January, 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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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