Basel in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Basel in august 2025
The weather in Basel in the month of august comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
good weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
63°F
Clear/Sunny
43% of time
22%
18%
7%
Weather at 12pm
76°F
Clear/Sunny
46% of time
29%
18%
5%
Weather at 6pm
70°F
Clear/Sunny
44% of time
27%
15%
9%
Weather at 3am
59°F
35%
21%
20%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Basel in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Basel in august.
The climate of Basel in august is good
the weather in Basel in august is wet (with 5.6in of precipitation over 8 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in july it receives an average of 6.7in of rainfall over 9 days.
The climate quite pleasant in that locality august. The high seasonal norm is 77°F. The seasonal minimum is 63°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of august in Basel is 70°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Basel in august with a maximum record of 99°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 45°F in 2021. You can hope to have about 5 days with temperatures above 86°F, or 16 of the month.
In august in Basel, the days on average last 14:16. Sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset is at 19:42.
With good weather conditions, this month is a good time to go in Basel.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Basel in august
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the past years of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 70°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 77°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 99°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 45°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 29 day(s) (94%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 11km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.1in (2010) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.07km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 31% | ||||
| UV index | 6 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:26 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:42 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:16 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Basel in august 2024:
65°F to 85°F
65°F to 79°F
61°F to 77°F
59°F to 77°F
59°F to 77°F
61°F to 85°F
65°F to 79°F
61°F to 76°F
59°F to 79°F
61°F to 83°F
61°F to 85°F
68°F to 92°F
63°F to 90°F
67°F to 85°F
65°F to 81°F
63°F to 81°F
61°F to 79°F
63°F to 65°F
56°F to 74°F
56°F to 77°F
61°F to 72°F
50°F to 79°F
56°F to 81°F
59°F to 92°F
59°F to 67°F
56°F to 68°F
52°F to 79°F
58°F to 86°F
63°F to 88°F
63°F to 85°F
63°F to 86°F
Map: other cities in Switzerland in august
Cities near Basel:
| Delémont in august | good weather |
| Regionaler Naturpark Thal in august | good weather |
| Olten in august | good weather |
| Aarau in august | good weather |
| Langenthal in august | good weather |
| Grenchen in august | good weather |
| Biel/Bienne in august | good weather |
| Burgdorf in august | good weather |
| Wohlen in august | good weather |
| Villeret in august | tolerable weather |
| Bern in august | good weather |
| Entlebuch in august | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
Basel
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Weather data for Basel in august:
Weather data for Basel for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Basel. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Basel can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Basel.