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Basel in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Basel in November 2024

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Basel in November, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +48°F during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 8 rainy days in the month and around 76 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

☀️
+48°F
Avg. max. temperature
+14°F
Min.
+72°F
Max.
76 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Basel has OK weather in November.

Average temperature in Basel in November

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

The expected average maximum temperature in November is +54°F with a maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +37°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 67% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +64°F to +46°F.

Is Basel warm or cold in November?

Basel is typically chill in November.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +61°F to +48°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +46°F to +37°F.

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

Take a look at how November is compared to other months in Basel:

Climate in Basel in November

Basel weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
OctoberNovemberDecember
Avg. temperature
+61°F+48°F+43°F
Min. temperature
+25°F+14°F+1°F
Max. temperature
+86°F+72°F+64°F
Rainfall
87 mm76 mm80 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
82%83%83%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1016 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
433
Cloudy days
171817
Rainy days
1089
Snowy days
012

November weather is still as ok as in October. It’s getting colder in November. From +61°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +48°F. As November arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 87 mm to 76 mm. Humidity rises from 82% to 83%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in October to 3 in November.

December brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Basel in November 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 increasing during November, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Basel based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in November is about 113 mm, with a 77% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain. November is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how November 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 November in Basel based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in November is 0%, for a monthly total of around 0 mm.

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

How was the weather last November in Basel?

This is the weather in Basel in November 2023:
1 November
☁️
+64°F
2 November
☀️
+61°F
3 November
☀️
+57°F
4 November
🌧️
+53°F
5 November
🌧️
+52°F
6 November
☀️
+50°F
7 November
☀️
+63°F
8 November
☀️
+61°F
9 November
🌧️
+55°F
10 November
☀️
+59°F
11 November
☀️
+58°F
12 November
☁️
+55°F
13 November
☁️
+48°F
14 November
☀️
+53°F
15 November
🌧️
+54°F
16 November
☀️
+58°F
17 November
🌧️
+59°F
18 November
🌧️
+52°F
19 November
☁️
+50°F
20 November
🌧️
+50°F
21 November
🌧️
+51°F
22 November
☁️
+49°F
23 November
☀️
+52°F
24 November
☀️
+53°F
25 November
🌧️
+50°F
26 November
🌫️
+48°F
27 November
☀️
+47°F
28 November
🌧️
+49°F
29 November
🌧️
+50°F
30 November
🌧️
+47°F
In November 2023 Basel had 12 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +54°F, with an absolute maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +46°F. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 53%. 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 November has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+46°F) and the highest in 1994 (+58°F). The driest year was 2011 with only 7 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2002 with 171 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Basel in November:

Is November a good time to visit Basel?

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

Can you sunbathe in Basel in November?

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

Is Basel rainy in November?

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

Is it sunny in Basel in November?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Basel in November, 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.