Basel in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Basel in january 2025
The weather in Basel in january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 234.3cm
Weather at 6am
32°F
Snow showers
20% of time
19%
18%
14%
Weather at 12pm
41°F
Partly Cloudy
26% of time
23%
17%
16%
Weather at 6pm
34°F
Clear/Sunny
20% of time
20%
17%
15%
Weather at 3am
32°F
22%
18%
18%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Basel in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Basel in january.
The climate of Basel in january is very bad
the weather in Basel in january is wet (with 4.4in of rainfall over 7 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 5.7in of precipitation over 9 days.
The climate is quite more than very fresh around this city this month. Plan to cover you well! Temperatures are up to 41°F. The minimum is 32°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Basel is 36°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Basel in january with a maximum record of 56°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 13°F in 2009. You need to prepare to have about 17 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 55% of the month.
On this month of january, day length in Basel is generally 08:53. Sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset is at 17:06.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Basel in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 56°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 13°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 17 day(s) (55%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 13km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 27°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.6in (2021) | ||||
| Snowfall | 234.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 91% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.76km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 54% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:13 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:06 | ||||
| Length of day | 08:53 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Basel in january 2024:
38°F to 45°F
40°F to 49°F
49°F to 54°F
43°F to 50°F
41°F to 47°F
40°F to 41°F
34°F to 38°F
29°F to 31°F
23°F to 31°F
27°F to 34°F
27°F to 36°F
27°F to 36°F
22°F to 34°F
23°F to 36°F
29°F to 36°F
25°F to 34°F
34°F to 49°F
32°F to 47°F
23°F to 32°F
23°F to 34°F
25°F to 40°F
32°F to 47°F
38°F to 47°F
49°F to 54°F
50°F to 54°F
45°F to 50°F
34°F to 45°F
34°F to 52°F
40°F to 54°F
41°F to 52°F
40°F to 52°F
Map: other cities in Switzerland in january
Cities near Basel:
| Delémont in january | very bad weather |
| Regionaler Naturpark Thal in january | very bad weather |
| Olten in january | very bad weather |
| Aarau in january | very bad weather |
| Langenthal in january | very bad weather |
| Grenchen in january | very bad weather |
| Biel/Bienne in january | very bad weather |
| Burgdorf in january | very bad weather |
| Wohlen in january | very bad weather |
| Villeret in january | very bad weather |
| Bern in january | very bad weather |
| Entlebuch in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Basel
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Basel in january:
Weather data for Basel for january 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.