Best time to visit Basel

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When is the best time to visit Basel?

The best time to visit Basel is July based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

  • 37°F maximum daytime temperature in January in Basel37
    Jan
  • 41°F maximum daytime temperature in February in Basel41
    Feb
  • 50°F maximum daytime temperature in March in Basel50
    Mar
  • 59°F maximum daytime temperature in April in Basel59
    Apr
  • 64°F maximum daytime temperature in May in Basel64
    May
  • 72°F maximum daytime temperature in June in Basel72
    Jun
  • 75°F maximum daytime temperature in July in Basel75
    Jul
  • 73°F maximum daytime temperature in August in Basel73
    Aug
  • 68°F maximum daytime temperature in September in Basel68
    Sep
  • 59°F maximum daytime temperature in October in Basel59
    Oct
  • 46°F maximum daytime temperature in November in Basel46
    Nov
  • 37°F maximum daytime temperature in December in Basel37
    Dec

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The weather guide for Switzerland (Basel) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the hottest month in Basel?

The hottest time of year in Basel is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 75°F.

Which month has the most rain in Basel?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Basel with 4.2 inches on average. There are normally 15 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Basel?

The sunniest time of year in Basel is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 49% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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