Weather in May in Canton of Basel-Stadt
Thinking about venturing to Canton of Basel-Stadt this May 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 May?
Canton of Basel-Stadt is a region in Switzerland. May in Canton of Basel-Stadt generally has pleasant temperatures, with high precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C and nighttime temperatures around 9°C in Basel.
Precipitation
May is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 127 mm in Basel. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Basel receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.Average sunshine
The city Basel usually sees around 188 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For a closer look at May's conditions in Canton of Basel-Stadt, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Canton of Basel-Stadt's yearly weather, check out our Canton of Basel-Stadt climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 4 most popular destinations in Canton of Basel-Stadt?
Basel
In May Basel generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Riehen
In May Riehen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Bettingen
In May Bettingen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Birsfelden
In May Birsfelden generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Canton of Basel-Stadt?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Basel, May might be a good time to visit Canton of Basel-Stadt. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Canton of Basel-Stadt is in September with generally perfect weather in Basel. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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