Canton of Basel-Stadt Weather in March

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

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Basel Riehen Bettingen Birsfelden

Planning a trip to Canton of Basel-Stadt, Switzerland this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Canton of Basel-Stadt in March

Canton of Basel-Stadt, Switzerland is a region in Switzerland. March in Canton of Basel-Stadt generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Basel.

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

Precipitation

March is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 87 mm (3.4 in) in Basel.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Basel gets approximately 137 hours of sunlight in March, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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 March

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 March for some of the most popular destinations in Canton of Basel-Stadt, Switzerland?

Temperature range in Canton of Basel-Stadt (March)

Precipitation variation in Canton of Basel-Stadt (March)

Basel

In March Basel generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
88 hours
137 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
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Riehen

In March Riehen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
88 hours
137 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Riehen →

Bettingen

In March Bettingen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
88 hours
137 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Bettingen →

Birsfelden

In March Birsfelden generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
88 hours
137 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Birsfelden →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Basel 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Riehen 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Bettingen 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Birsfelden 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)

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

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

Canton of Basel-Stadt, Switzerland typically experiences unpleasant weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Basel average around 12°C (54°F), and temperatures drop to about 2°C (36°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Canton of Basel-Stadt, Switzerland during March range from a nighttime low near 2°C (36°F) to a daytime high around 12°C (54°F) in Basel.

Does Canton of Basel-Stadt, Switzerland get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. Basel averages just 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Canton of Basel-Stadt, Switzerland.

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

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Basel, March may not be the ideal time to visit Canton of Basel-Stadt, Switzerland.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in September offering mostly perfect weather in Basel. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.

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