When to go · Basel, Switzerland
Best Time to Visit Basel
Aim for August, September and June: that's when Basel's weather is at its best. The full month-by-month picture is below.
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August, September, June
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
July, February, May
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
December, January
Hottest is July (26°C)
Basel weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6°C / 43°F | 0°C / 32°F | 94mm | cold, some rain |
| Feb | 9°C / 48°F | 0°C / 32°F | 52mm | cold, mostly dry |
| Mar | 12°C / 54°F | 2°C / 36°F | 73mm | cool, some rain |
| Apr | 14°C / 57°F | 4°C / 39°F | 88mm | cool, some rain |
| May | 19°C / 66°F | 9°C / 48°F | 88mm | mild, some rain |
| JunBEST | 26°C / 79°F | 15°C / 59°F | 87mm | warm, some rain |
| Jul | 26°C / 79°F | 15°C / 59°F | 122mm | warm, wet |
| AugBEST | 25°C / 77°F | 15°C / 59°F | 79mm | warm, some rain |
| SepBEST | 22°C / 72°F | 12°C / 54°F | 79mm | mild, some rain |
| Oct | 18°C / 64°F | 9°C / 48°F | 91mm | mild, some rain |
| Nov | 10°C / 50°F | 3°C / 37°F | 140mm | cool, wet |
| Dec | 7°C / 45°F | 1°C / 34°F | 110mm | cold, some rain |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
Want the timing decided for you? A Local Friend in Basel plans around the seasons for you.