Basel weather in October 2026

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 15°C in Basel, Switzerland in October based on long-term weather averages. There are 4 hours of sunshine per day on average with 13 days with some rainfall and typically 49 mm of rainfall in the month.

  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Basel15
    15°C max day temperature
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • 13 days with some rainfall in October in Basel13
    13 days with some rainfall
  • 7°C minimum night-time temperature in October in Basel7
    7°C min night temperature
  • 11 hours of daylight per day in October in Basel11
    11 hours of daylight per day
  • No heat & humidity in October in Basel0
    No heat & humidity
  • 49 mm monthly rainfall in October in Basel49
    49 mm of monthly rainfall
  • UV (maximum) index 3 (Moderate) in October in Basel3
    3 (Moderate) UV index

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The October weather guide for Switzerland (Basel) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

Things to do in & around Basel in October

Basel Wine Fair (24 October-1 November 2026)

One of Switzerland's most significant wine events, Basel Wine Fair (or Basler Weinmesse) features over 130 exhibitors and more than 4,000 premium wines from all over the world. Wine enthusiasts attending have the chance to enjoy tastings and purchase a range of wines and accessories.

Baloise Session (15 October-5 November 2026)

Baloise Session is an intimate indoor music festival in Basel, Switzerland serving up a mix of rock, pop, jazz, soul, blues and more. Inspired by iconic New York music clubs, the festival seats audiences at cosy candlelit tables and showcases two artists per evening.

Basel Autumn Fair (24 October-10 November 2026)

Dating back to 1471, the Basel Autumn Fair, or Basler Herbstmesse, is Switzerland's oldest and biggest. Lasting for just over two weeks, it fills the city's squares with fairground rides and food stalls selling traditional Swiss delicacies. The event attracts about one million visitors each year.

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How warm is it in Basel in October?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 13°C in Basel in October, falling to 5°C at night.

How sunny is it in Basel in October?

There are normally 4 hours of bright sunshine each day in Basel in October - that's 36% of daylight hours.

Does it rain in Basel in October?

There are usually 13 days with some rain in Basel in October and the average monthly rainfall is 57mm.

Basel October sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Basel in October 2026. Select a month to view Basel sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.

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Date Sunrise times Sunset times
Thursday, 1st October 2026 06:28 18:09
Friday, 16th October 2026 06:50 17:40
Saturday, 31st October 2026 07:12 17:14

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