Climate of Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland
Area-weighted average across Basel-Landschaft. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Basel-Landschaft, a subdivision of Switzerland, has a seasonal climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 0.5°C / 32.9°F in January to 17.7°C / 63.9°F in July, with rainfall from 75 mm / 3 in to 116 mm / 4.6 in depending on the season (1129 mm / 44.4 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.5°C32.9°F | 83 mm3.3″ | Snowy |
| February | 1.6°C34.9°F | 82 mm3.2″ | Snowy |
| March | 4.9°C40.8°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| April | 7.8°C46°F | 87 mm3.4″ | — |
| May | 12.4°C54.3°F | 107 mm4.2″ | — |
| June | 15.4°C59.7°F | 116 mm4.6″ | — |
| July | 17.7°C63.9°F | 107 mm4.2″ | — |
| August | 17.4°C63.3°F | 99 mm3.9″ | — |
| September | 13.9°C57°F | 87 mm3.4″ | — |
| October | 9.4°C48.9°F | 90 mm3.5″ | — |
| November | 4.2°C39.6°F | 97 mm3.8″ | — |
| December | 1.5°C34.7°F | 99 mm3.9″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Basel-Landschaft?
Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is July at 17.7°C / 63.9°F, and the driest is March at 75 mm / 3 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Basel-Landschaft?
Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 0.5°C / 32.9°F in January to 17.7°C / 63.9°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 1129 mm / 44.4 in, with the wettest month being June (116 mm / 4.6 in) and the driest March (75 mm / 3 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Basel-Landschaft?
The hottest month in Basel-Landschaft is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 17.7°C / 63.9°F.
What is the coldest month in Basel-Landschaft?
The coldest month in Basel-Landschaft is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 0.5°C / 32.9°F.
When does it rain most in Basel-Landschaft?
The wettest month in Basel-Landschaft is June, averaging about 116 mm / 4.6 in of rainfall. The driest is March with about 75 mm / 3 in.