Best time to go to Basel Average weather of Basel, Switzerland
When is the best time to go to Basel?
When is the best time to go to Basel? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The best months for good weather in Basel are May, June, July, August and September
- On average, the warmest months are June, July and August
- January is the coldest month of the year
- The rainiest months are May, June, July and December
Annual weather in Basel
Weather details in Basel month by month
Weather and climate in Basel
- Between the months of january and march the climate is the worst possible. By early evening, the temperature averages 43°F and you can expect to have 3.6in of rainfall/month during this period.
- Between the months of april and june the climate is not good, but still OK. In average, on the morning it is 61°F and it rains in june about 6.9in.
- Between the months of july and september the climate is beautiful. In average, on the morning it is 54°F and, in september, 5 days of rain are expected.
- In october the climate is correct. The temperature rises to 61°F and, in october, 6 days of rain are expected.
- In the month of november the climate is bad. the thermometer goes up to 52°F°C and you can expect to have 4.4in of rainfall/month during this period.
- In the month of december the climate is very bad. The record temperature this month is 58°F and you can expect to have 5.7in of rainfall/month during this period.
Charts: temperature and rainfall in Basel
In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Basel: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.
Outside temperature
Precipitation (rainfall)
Daily sunshine hours
Humidity
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Basel
Find out when Basel has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Basel
- Very low season in Basel
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: March. - Low season in Basel
The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, February, April and November. - High season in Basel
The number of visitors to Basel is high in: May, September, October and December. - Peak season in Basel
The largest number of tourists visiting Basel is during: June, July and August.
Figure: Visitor index for Basel month by month
Best time for low prices in Basel
Average prices of hotels in Basel month by month
Generally, April is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Basel. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, January is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.
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Average price for flights to Basel
A return flight between London and Basel is generally cheaper if you go in november ($ 102 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 67 more for your airline ticket to Basel if you go in august.
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Average price of hiring a car in Basel
On average, it costs $ 53 per day to hire a car in Basel. This price varies by $ 13 depending on the month. In january, hiring a car costs an average of $ 48 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 61.
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