Best Time to Visit Basel
Switzerland · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Basel are June, August and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Basel sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 26°C, and its coolest in January (around 5°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 842mm — May is typically the wettest month (~98mm) and February the driest (~45mm).
Rainfall is spread fairly evenly through the year, so no single season is dramatically wetter than the rest.
July is the sunniest month, with about 235 hours of sunshine.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5° / 0°C | 48mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 7° / 0°C | 45mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 12° / 3°C | 50mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 16° / 6°C | 64mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 20° / 10°C | 98mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 24° / 13°C | 87mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 26° / 15°C | 89mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 25° / 15°C | 88mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 21° / 11°C | 70mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 15° / 8°C | 74mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 9° / 3°C | 65mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 6° / 0°C | 65mm | 🤔 Fair |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Basel?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Basel are June, August and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Basel?
- July is typically the hottest month in Basel, with average daytime highs around 26°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Basel?
- May is usually the wettest month, with around 98mm of precipitation.