Which is the hottest month in Basel?

The hottest time of year in Basel is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 24°C.

Which month has the most rain in Basel?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Basel with 107mm on average. There are normally 15 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Basel?

The sunniest time of year in Basel is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 49% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit Basel

Q: When is the best time to visit Basel?

The best time to visit Basel is July based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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When is the best time to visit Basel?

The best time to visit Basel is July based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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The weather guide for Switzerland (Basel) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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