The weather in March in Basel-Stadt
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for Basel-Stadt, Switzerland. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Daily weather in March for Basel-Stadt
Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Basel-Stadt. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Average temperatures
It's cool in March in Basel-Stadt with an average temperature of 13°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 9°C to a high of 18°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 1°C and 7°C.
Temperature records
With 25°C in 2021, Basel-Stadt reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -1°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -7°C to a highest value of 13°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In March, there is an average of 41 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. Of the total precipitation, about 2,8 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
March weather comparison
Basel-Stadt | New York | |
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Average temperature | 13°C | 11°C |
Max. temperature | 18°C | 14°C |
Min. temperature | 1°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 41 mm | 63 mm |
Rainy days | 7 days | 10 days |
Total snowfall | 2,8 cm | 7 cm |
Snowy days | 1 day | 4 days |
Start of March
The month of March starts in Basel-Stadt with cold temps, averaging around 11°C during the day and nights around 3°C.
Mid March
By mid-March, daytime temps rise to around 14°C, with nights around 4°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Basel-Stadt is around 16°C, while nighttime temps are about 5°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in March in Basel-Stadt, Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in March in Basel-Stadt
Temperature in March in Basel-Stadt over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Basel-Stadt, 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.
Daily Precipitation in March in Basel-Stadt
Total precipitation in March in Basel-Stadt over the years
Daily Snowfall in March in Basel-Stadt
Snowfall in March in Basel-Stadt per year
Daily UV index in March in Basel-Stadt
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Basel-Stadt, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Basel-Stadt by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Basel-Stadt. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.