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SwitzerlandThe climate of Basel
The current climate in Basel features temperatures ranging from a high of 27°C to a low of 6°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 17°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 0°C and in the warmer months around 16°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Basel, Switzerland.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Basel in recent years was 38°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -5°C in January 2017.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Basel gets 788 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 32 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Switzerland? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Zurich, Geneva, Valais, or explore other destinations in Switzerland.
Best time to visit Basel?
The best time to visit Basel for sunny weather is May through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Basel. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Basel
The climate table of Basel shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 6 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 17 | 11 | 7 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 71 | 53 | 41 | 62 | 89 | 89 | 76 | 84 | 50 | 60 | 60 | 53 |
| Snow (cm) | 9,5 | 7,1 | 2,8 | 2,9 | 0,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 2,3 | 6,9 |
| UV Index | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Basel, Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Basel
Yearly Temperature in Basel
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Basel, Switzerland. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Basel
Total Yearly Precipitation in Basel
Average Snowfall per Month in Basel
Total Yearly Snowfall in Basel
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Basel, Switzerland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Basel
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Average weather in Basel by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Basel. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.