Weather in Basel in may 2025

The weather in Basel in may comes from statistical datas on the past 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 may

good weather 5.4cm

Weather at 6am
54°F

Partly Cloudy

24%

Moderate rain at times

20%

Heavy rain

11%

Weather at 12pm
65°F

Clear/Sunny

32%

Partly Cloudy

18%

Cloudy

8%

Weather at 6pm
59°F

Clear/Sunny

33%

Partly Cloudy

16%

Heavy rain

13%

Weather at 3am
49°F

Clear/Sunny

26%

Fog

21%

Partly Cloudy

19%

Moderate rain at times

19%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Basel in may

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Basel in may.


The climate of Basel in may is good

In may in Basel, the climate is wet (with 6.6in of rainfall over 11 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in april there is an average of 3.6in of rainfall over 6 days.

The climate is fairly fresh in this location this month, but it is liveable by dressing hot. The high seasonal norm is 67°F. The minimum is 54°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Basel is 59°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Basel in the month of may with a maximum record of 86°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 36°F in 2019. You can hope to have about 17 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 55% of time.

Day length in Basel in may is 15:08. Sunrise is at 04:52 and sunset is at 20:00.

With a correct climate, the month of may is okay (but not good) to go in that area.



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Basel in may

Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements earlier years of may.

May
Outside temperature
Average temperature 59°F
Highest temperature 67°F
Lowest temperature 54°F
Highest record temperature 86°F
(2009)
Lowest record temperature 36°F
(2019)
Number of days at +86°F 0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +65°F 17 day(s)
(55%)
Number of days at -32°F 0 day(s)
(0%)
Wind
Wind speed 14km/h
Wind temperature 52°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 6.6in
Number of days with rainfall 11 day(s)
(35%)
Record daily rainfall 2.5in
(2015)
Snowfall 5.4cm
Other climate data
Humidity 87%
Visibility 8.76km
Cloud cover 43%
UV index 4
Daily sunshine hours 13
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 04:52
Time of sunset 20:00
Length of day 15:08
Our opinion about the weather in may
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net good



How was the weather last may?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Basel in may 2024:

01-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
54°F to 67°F
02-05-2024
Light drizzle
50°F to 56°F
03-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
45°F to 58°F
04-05-2024
Light rain shower
47°F to 56°F
05-05-2024
Light rain shower
52°F to 63°F
06-05-2024
Light rain
54°F to 56°F
07-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
49°F to 58°F
08-05-2024
Light rain shower
49°F to 59°F
09-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 63°F
10-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
47°F to 67°F
11-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
49°F to 72°F
12-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
52°F to 74°F
13-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
56°F to 72°F
14-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
54°F to 72°F
15-05-2024
Light rain shower
54°F to 56°F
16-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
52°F to 61°F
17-05-2024
Light rain shower
49°F to 61°F
18-05-2024
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
49°F to 67°F
19-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
50°F to 67°F
20-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
52°F to 72°F
21-05-2024
Light rain
54°F to 59°F
22-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
54°F to 61°F
23-05-2024
Light rain shower
52°F to 61°F
24-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
49°F to 67°F
25-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
52°F to 68°F
26-05-2024
Patchy light drizzle
54°F to 70°F
27-05-2024
Moderate rain
56°F to 61°F
28-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
49°F to 67°F
29-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
54°F to 63°F
30-05-2024
Light rain shower
54°F to 63°F
31-05-2024
Light rain shower
50°F to 56°F

Map: other cities in Switzerland in may

Cities near Basel:

Delémont in maytolerable weather
Regionaler Naturpark Thal in maytolerable weather
Olten in maytolerable weather
Aarau in maytolerable weather
Langenthal in maytolerable weather
Grenchen in maytolerable weather
Biel/Bienne in maytolerable weather
Burgdorf in maygood weather
Wohlen in maygood weather
Villeret in maytolerable weather
Bern in maygood weather
Entlebuch in maygood weather
Switzerland in may: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.

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Weather data for Basel in may:

Weather data for Basel for may 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.


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