Climate of Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland
Point-value climate at Basel (Basel-Stadt, Switzerland). Population approximately 830,000.
Located in Basel-Stadt, Switzerland, Basel has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 830,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 1.8°C / 35.2°F in January to 19.9°C / 67.8°F in July, with rainfall varying from 47 mm / 1.9 in (March) to 87 mm / 3.4 in (June) — about 789 mm / 31.1 in across the year. Basel is the capital of Basel-Stadt. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Basel's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.8°C35.2°F | 49 mm1.9″ | Snowy |
| February | 3.2°C37.8°F | 51 mm2″ | — |
| March | 6.8°C44.2°F | 47 mm1.9″ | — |
| April | 9.7°C49.5°F | 63 mm2.5″ | — |
| May | 14.3°C57.7°F | 82 mm3.2″ | — |
| June | 17.5°C63.5°F | 87 mm3.4″ | — |
| July | 19.9°C67.8°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
| August | 19.6°C67.3°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| September | 15.8°C60.4°F | 66 mm2.6″ | — |
| October | 10.9°C51.6°F | 62 mm2.4″ | — |
| November | 5.6°C42.1°F | 62 mm2.4″ | — |
| December | 2.9°C37.2°F | 62 mm2.4″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Basel?
Basel does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Basel's warmest month is July at an average of 19.9°C / 67.8°F, and its driest month is March with about 47 mm / 1.9 in of rain.
What is the climate of Basel?
Basel, in Basel-Stadt, Switzerland, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 1.8°C / 35.2°F in January to 19.9°C / 67.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 789 mm / 31.1 in, with the wettest month being June (87 mm / 3.4 in) and the driest March (47 mm / 1.9 in).
What is the average temperature in Basel in July?
The average temperature in Basel in July is 19.9°C / 67.8°F, with rainfall of about 83 mm / 3.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Basel?
The driest month in Basel is March, with about 47 mm / 1.9 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 6.8°C / 44.2°F.
When is the wettest month in Basel?
The wettest month in Basel is June, with approximately 87 mm / 3.4 in of average monthly rainfall.