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When is the best time to visit Базель?
In general the best time to visit Базель is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +79°F in July and it has 7 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - September.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is October, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Базель in different months
This is the average weather in Базель for each month based on historic data:
May, June, July, August usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +79°F during July.
In January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 114 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 88 mm in April.
Climate in Базель
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Базель for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +64°F | +70°F | +77°F | +86°F | +91°F | +97°F | +100°F | +102°F | +90°F | +86°F | +72°F | +64°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +41°F | +45°F | +54°F | +59°F | +68°F | +73°F | +79°F | +77°F | +70°F | +61°F | +48°F | +43°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -9°F | -4°F | +7°F | +25°F | +30°F | +39°F | +43°F | +43°F | +36°F | +25°F | +14°F | +1°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 82 | 78 | 71 | 68 | 71 | 71 | 69 | 72 | 77 | 82 | 84 | 83 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 69 | 58 | 75 | 88 | 130 | 122 | 121 | 119 | 88 | 88 | 78 | 81 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 39 | 37 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 39 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 9 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 11 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Базель during the whole year:
The hottest month in Базель is July with average maximum temperature going up to +79°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +30°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Базель looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Базель is November with average humidity going up to 84%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 68%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Базель during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is March with approximately 7 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 75 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is May with approximately 18 rainy days and 130 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Базель during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is December with approximately 5 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Базель:
What is the hottest month in Базель?
The hottest month in Базель is July with average maximum temperature of +79°F.
What is the coldest month in Базель?
The coldest month in Базель is January with minimum temperatures of +30°F.
Is Базель worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Базель could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Базель?
if you're looking to visit Базель when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for May, June, July. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 58 mm of rain.
Other cities in Schweiz
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Monthly weather in Базель
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Базель, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
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.
