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Basel in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Basel in August and see if it is worth visiting.
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August

Weather in Basel in August 2024

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Planning a trip to Basel in August? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +77°F and approximately 10 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 11 rainy days and 119 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+77°F
Avg. max. temperature
+43°F
Min.
+102°F
Max.
119 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Basel has good weather in August.

Average temperature in Basel in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Basel for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in August is +84°F with a maximum of +100°F and a minimum of +57°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 37% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +90°F to +73°F.

Is Basel warm or cold in August?

Basel is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +79°F to +77°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +59°F to +59°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

August is one of the warmest months in Basel, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Basel in August

Basel weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+79°F+77°F+70°F
Min. temperature
+43°F+43°F+36°F
Max. temperature
+100°F+102°F+90°F
Rainfall
120 mm119 mm87 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
69%72%77%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1015 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
10108
Cloudy days
91012
Rainy days
121110
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as good as in July. It’s getting colder in August. From +79°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +77°F. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 120 mm to 119 mm. Humidity rises from 69% to 72%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 10 sunny days during the month.

Next month (September) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Basel in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Basel is gradually decreasing during August, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Basel based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in August is about 163 mm, with a 39% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 46 mm, which is moderate rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Basel wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 45% chance of precipitation and 129 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 24% chance of precipitation and 60 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Basel?

This is the weather in Basel in August 2023:
1 August
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+90°F
2 August
☀️
+88°F
3 August
☀️
+94°F
4 August
☀️
+100°F
5 August
☀️
+93°F
6 August
🌧️
+75°F
7 August
☀️
+82°F
8 August
☀️
+86°F
9 August
☀️
+88°F
10 August
☀️
+88°F
11 August
☀️
+88°F
12 August
☀️
+89°F
13 August
☀️
+88°F
14 August
☀️
+84°F
15 August
☁️
+80°F
16 August
☀️
+87°F
17 August
🌧️
+90°F
18 August
🌧️
+75°F
19 August
🌧️
+71°F
20 August
☀️
+76°F
21 August
☀️
+80°F
22 August
☀️
+82°F
23 August
☀️
+85°F
24 August
☀️
+88°F
25 August
☀️
+89°F
26 August
☀️
+83°F
27 August
🌧️
+78°F
28 August
☁️
+80°F
29 August
☀️
+85°F
30 August
🌧️
+85°F
31 August
🌧️
+74°F
In August 2023 Basel had 22 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +100°F and a minimum of +70°F. The average humidity was 62%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 21%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Basel climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Basel in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2006 (+71°F) and the highest in 2003 (+90°F). The driest year was 1991 with only 21 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 250 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Basel in August:

Is August a good time to visit Basel?

August is a really good time to go to Basel. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Basel.

Can you sunbathe in Basel in August?

August is warm in Basel. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Basel rainy in August?

Basel is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Basel in August?

The amount of sunny days in Basel during August varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Switzerland

Check out the weather for other cities in Switzerland.

Monthly weather in Basel

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Basel, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.