Best Time to Visit Basel: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Basel: July, September, June, August.
- Best months for Basel: July, September, June, August.
- Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Wettest months: May, June, July.
- The least pleasant month is December (score 4.1).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C | -1°C | 80 mm | 13 | – | – | 4.2 |
| February | 6°C | -1°C | 73 mm | 12 | – | – | 4.7 |
| March | 10°C | 2°C | 83 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.3 |
| April | 14°C | 5°C | 90 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.9 |
| May | 18°C | 9°C | 129 mm | 17 | – | – | 6.0 |
| June | 22°C | 12°C | 117 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.8 |
| July | 24°C | 14°C | 121 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.9 |
| August | 24°C | 14°C | 125 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.8 |
| September | 19°C | 10°C | 95 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.9 |
| October | 14°C | 6°C | 96 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.0 |
| November | 8°C | 2°C | 94 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.0 |
| December | 5°C | 0°C | 101 mm | 14 | – | – | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Basel?
The best months are July, September, June, August.
When is the rainy season in Basel?
The wettest months are May, June, July.