Temperature
Cold by day, cold at night.
Basel is usually most comfortable in April and September. Typical daytime highs range from 42–78°F across the year. Rain is frequent in many months.

Cold by day, cold at night.
Some precipitation is expected this month.
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
In November, afternoons feel about 44° and nights feel near 37°.
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
Calm winds are typical in November.
November late afternoons are around 48°F, easing to about 44°F in early evening.
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 33 | 3.2 | 13 | 5.1 | 85 |
| Feb | 45 | 33 | 2.9 | 12 | 6.5 | 80 |
| Mar | 53 | 38 | 3.3 | 14 | 8.0 | 75 |
| Apr | 61 | 43 | 3.5 | 14 | 9.8 | 72 |
| May | 68 | 51 | 5.1 | 17 | 10.4 | 74 |
| Jun | 74 | 57 | 4.6 | 16 | 11.5 | 72 |
| Jul | 78 | 60 | 4.8 | 15 | 12.1 | 71 |
| Aug | 78 | 60 | 4.9 | 15 | 10.8 | 74 |
| Sep | 69 | 53 | 3.7 | 13 | 8.9 | 79 |
| Oct | 60 | 47 | 3.8 | 13 | 6.8 | 85 |
| Nov | 49 | 39 | 3.7 | 13 | 5.3 | 87 |
| Dec | 43 | 34 | 4.0 | 14 | 4.5 | 87 |
Similar climates
Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Basel with Amsterdam.
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 27, 2026
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