Basel Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Basel, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in July to a chilly 6°C (43°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 14°C (57°F) in July to around -1°C (30°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Basel experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1226 mm (48 in) of precipitation annually. Precipitation levels in Basel remain relatively steady throughout the year. May has the most rain, with 127 mm (5 in) over 18 days. In the driest month February, this drops slightly to 84 mm (3.3 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable. For more details, please visit our Basel Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Basel serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.8 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Basel.

The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 82%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year