Cool
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
Basel, Switzerland Average Monthly Weather
Weather score35Poor annual avg
Best months: July, August, June
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 14°C, sunshine averages 4.4h per day, and rainfall totals about 809mm.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
14°C
Rain
809mm
Annual total
Sun
4.4h
Weather score
35
Poor avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 49mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Map
Weather map
Compare Basel, Switzerland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October15°C average high
October is close to Basel's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October49mm average rain
October is one of Basel's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October3.5 hours average sun
October is below Basel's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
October28 weather score
October scores below Basel's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
