Basel weather
At 11:45 PM local time it was cloudy and 8°C (46°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Basel sits 283 m (929 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Basel, Basel-City, Switzerland.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Basel weather
Is it raining in Basel right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 8° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Basel this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 7–12° and lows of 0–3°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Basel lately?
In the past 7 days, Basel had 2 rainy days and 15.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Basel?
For the coming week, bring a warm winter coat.
Basel weather by month
When is the best time to visit Basel?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Basel is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 3°C (37°F) in January to 24°C (74°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Basel?
May is the wettest month, with about 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 60 mm (2.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Basel?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 24°C (74°F) and lows of 13°C (56°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 3°C (37°F) and lows of -4°C (25°F).
Does Basel have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is May at about 118 mm (4.6 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months