Planning a trip to Basel in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +54°F and approximately 8 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 9 rainy days and 73 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+54°F
Avg. max. temperature
+7°F
Min.
+77°F
Max.
73 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Basel has good weather in March.
Average temperature in Basel in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Basel for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in March is +59°F with a maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +25°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 4% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +50°F to +52°F.
Is Basel warm or cold in March?
Basel is typically mild in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +45°F to +54°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +32°F to +37°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Basel:
Climate in Basel in March
Basel weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+45°F
+54°F
+59°F
Min. temperature
-4°F
+7°F
+25°F
Max. temperature
+70°F
+77°F
+84°F
Rainfall
60 mm
73 mm
87 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
77%
71%
68%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1016 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
5
8
8
Cloudy days
14
13
12
Rainy days
7
9
10
Snowy days
2
1
0
March often has better weather than February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +45°F to +54°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 60 mm to 73 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 77% to 71%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 5 to 8.
April brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Basel in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Basel is gradually increasing during March, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Basel based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 34 mm, with a 19% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 6 rainy days during March, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how March 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 March in Basel based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in March is 0%, for a monthly total of around 0 mm.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Basel?
This is the weather in Basel in March 2023:
1 March
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+49°F
2 March
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+52°F
3 March
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+55°F
4 March
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+50°F
5 March
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+46°F
6 March
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+46°F
7 March
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+45°F
8 March
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+49°F
9 March
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+57°F
10 March
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+59°F
11 March
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+59°F
12 March
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+59°F
13 March
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+63°F
14 March
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+59°F
15 March
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+52°F
16 March
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+59°F
17 March
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+59°F
18 March
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+56°F
19 March
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+59°F
20 March
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+65°F
21 March
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+64°F
22 March
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+63°F
23 March
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+64°F
24 March
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+67°F
25 March
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+66°F
26 March
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+68°F
27 March
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+68°F
28 March
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+71°F
29 March
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+68°F
30 March
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+57°F
31 March
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+51°F
In March 2023 Basel had 26 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +59°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +45°F. The average humidity was 58%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 22%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Basel climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Basel in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+48°F) and the highest in 2012 (+63°F). The driest year was 1993 with only 24 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1988 with 202 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Basel in March:
Is March a good time to visit Basel?
March 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 March?
March has mild temperatures in Basel. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Basel rainy in March?
Basel is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Basel in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Basel in March, 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.
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.