Basel weather in February (Canton of Basel-Stadt, Switzerland)

How is the weather in Basel in February? This guide provides all the details you need.

In February, Basel generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. February falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 7°C. But by evening, they drop to around -1°C.

Basel in February usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 88 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Basel. September generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Basel climate page with graphs.

 

Basel, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 76%  

Sunshine 88 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 33%  

Where to go in Switzerland in February

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in February and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in Basel in February?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in February.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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