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Basel Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit

Data source:Meteostat
Update date:2025-09

Basel year round climate

  • Spring (March–May): 47–60°F on average, the climate gradually changes from cold to warm, rainfall gradually increases, with the most rainfall in May. Common activities: outdoor walks, visiting museums, exploring the Rhine. Recommended clothing: light jacket, comfortable trousers or skirt, comfortable shoes.
  • Summer (June–August): 68–71°F on average, warm and humid climate, abundant sunshine, relatively little rainfall. Common activities: picnics on the Rhine, boating, visiting Art Basel (if during the event). Recommended clothing: light and breathable clothing, sun hat, sunscreen.
  • Autumn (September–November): 62–45°F on average, the climate changes from warm to cool, more rainfall, and greater weather variability. Common activities: tasting local cuisine, visiting Basel Minster, enjoying autumn scenery. Recommended clothing: warm jacket, comfortable trousers or skirt.
  • Winter (December–February): 39–43°F on average, cold climate, rain and snow mixed, feeling relatively damp and cold. Common activities: visiting indoor museums or art galleries, enjoying hot chocolate, Christmas market (if during the event). Recommended clothing: heavy coat, scarf, gloves, hat.

Basel climatological average

Annual average temperature: approx. 54.5°F / Annual rainfall: approx. 800 mm / Summer humidity: 65%–75% / Rainiest month: May

Basel monthly average temperature and precipitation

Month
Air temperature (°F)
Precipitation (mm)
January
37.8°F
44.3
February
43.3°F
28.3
March
47.3°F
63
April
50.7°F
65.3
May
60.3°F
91
June
68.2°F
81
July
70.7°F
61.7
August
71.1°F
78.3
September
62.1°F
82.7
October
57.2°F
67
November
45.1°F
80.7
December
39°F
57

Basel weather for the next seven days

12/1
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
43.2°F/33.4°F
12/2
Tuesday
Sunny
45.4°F/32.7°F
12/3
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy
44.7°F/34.1°F
12/4
Thursday
Partly Cloudy
44.5°F/33.6°F
12/5
Friday
Partly Cloudy
43.6°F/32.9°F
12/6
Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
40.9°F/35.1°F
12/7
Sunday
Partly Cloudy
45.9°F/37.1°F