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Basel in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Basel in February 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Basel in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +45°F during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 7 rainy days in the month and around 60 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+45°F
Avg. max. temperature
-4°F
Min.
+70°F
Max.
60 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Basel has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Basel in February

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

The expected average maximum temperature in February is +50°F with a maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +28°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 21% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +43°F to +50°F.

Is Basel warm or cold in February?

Basel is typically chill in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +41°F to +45°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +30°F to +32°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

February is one of the coolest months in Basel, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Basel in February

Basel weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+41°F+45°F+54°F
Min. temperature
-9°F-4°F+7°F
Max. temperature
+64°F+70°F+77°F
Rainfall
68 mm60 mm73 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
81%77%71%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1017 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
358
Cloudy days
181413
Rainy days
879
Snowy days
221

February weather is still as ok as in January. It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +41°F to +45°F during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 68 mm to 60 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 81% to 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in February, from 3 to 5.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in March as the weather gets better.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Basel is gradually decreasing during February, going from 5 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Basel based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in February is about 90 mm, with a 71% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how February 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.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during February in Basel based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in February is 0%, for a monthly total of around 0 mm.

February is one of the snowiest months in Basel.

Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last February in Basel?

This is the weather in Basel in February 2023:
1 February
🌧️
+43°F
2 February
🌧️
+49°F
3 February
☀️
+51°F
4 February
☁️
+48°F
5 February
☀️
+46°F
6 February
🌧️
+49°F
7 February
🌧️
+49°F
8 February
☀️
+52°F
9 February
☀️
+55°F
10 February
☀️
+53°F
11 February
🌧️
+46°F
12 February
☀️
+45°F
13 February
☀️
+56°F
14 February
🌧️
+42°F
15 February
🌧️
+46°F
16 February
🌧️
+55°F
17 February
🌧️
+56°F
18 February
☁️
+62°F
19 February
🌧️
+49°F
20 February
☁️
+52°F
21 February
🌧️
+52°F
22 February
🌧️
+51°F
23 February
☀️
+56°F
24 February
☀️
+58°F
25 February
☁️
+46°F
26 February
☀️
+47°F
27 February
☀️
+50°F
28 February
☀️
+50°F
In February 2023 Basel had 12 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +50°F, with an absolute maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +43°F. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 34%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 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 February has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+34°F) and the highest in 1990 (+59°F). The driest year was 1986 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 134 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Basel in February:

Is February a good time to visit Basel?

It’s always a good time to visit Basel, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Basel in February?

Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Basel rainy in February?

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

Is it sunny in Basel in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Basel in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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.