Climate normals · 1970–2000
Basel Climate
Basel is a city in Switzerland (BS) with a population of about 177,595. Its average annual temperature is 10°C (50°F), with roughly 795 mm of rain per year.
10°C
Avg Temp
795
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Basel Climate
Basel has an average annual temperature of 10°C (50°F) and receives about 795 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10°C
Avg Temp
795
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1° / 34° | 50 mm |
| February | 3° / 37° | 52 mm |
| March | 6° / 43° | 48 mm |
| April | 9° / 48° | 62 mm |
| May | 14° / 56° | 83 mm |
| June | 17° / 62° | 86 mm |
| July | 19° / 66° | 83 mm |
| August | 19° / 66° | 75 mm |
| September | 15° / 59° | 66 mm |
| October | 11° / 51° | 63 mm |
| November | 5° / 41° | 64 mm |
| December | 2° / 36° | 63 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Basel
The most comfortable months to visit Basel are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 25°C high). The coldest is January (near -2°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Basel are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Basel, Switzerland has an average annual temperature of 10°C and about 795 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Basel average about 25°C (76°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.