Basel Weather Year-Round — Best Time to Visit
Basel, Switzerland has mild weather year-round. The best time to visit is July (score: 79/100). Annual average high: 15.1°C, total rainfall: 1143mm.
When is the best time to visit Basel?
79
July is the best month to visit Basel with a travel score of 79/100 (Good).
Expect highs of 24.8°C, 14 rain days, and 12.1 hours of daily sunshine.
View July weather details →Travel Score by Month
41
Jan
49
Feb
56
Mar
64
Apr
67
May
76
Jun
79
Jul
79
Aug
72
Sep
60
Oct
47
Nov
39
Dec
Excellent (80+)
Good (60-79)
Mixed (40-59)
Poor (<40)
What are the average temperatures in Basel each month?
15.1°C
Avg High
6.3°C
Avg Low
1143mm
Annual Rain
How much rain does Basel get?
Basel receives 1143mm of rain annually. The wettest month is typically May with 122mm, while February is the driest.
What is the weather like each month in Basel?
January
41
5°C
Low: -1°C
13 rain days
Mixed
February
49
7°C
Low: -1°C
11 rain days
Mixed
March
56
11°C
Low: 2°C
13 rain days
Mixed
April
64
15°C
Low: 5°C
13 rain days
Good
May
67
19°C
Low: 9°C
16 rain days
Good
June
76
23°C
Low: 13°C
14 rain days
Good
July
Best time to visit79
25°C
Low: 15°C
14 rain days
Good
August
79
25°C
Low: 15°C
14 rain days
Good
September
72
20°C
Low: 11°C
12 rain days
Good
October
60
16°C
Low: 7°C
12 rain days
Good
November
47
10°C
Low: 2°C
13 rain days
Mixed
December
39
6°C
Low: 0°C
14 rain days
Poor
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