Basel in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
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
Clear/Sunny
30% of time
24%
20%
11%
Weather at 12pm
65°F
Moderate rain at times
34% of time
32%
18%
8%
Weather at 6pm
59°F
Moderate rain at times
34% of time
33%
16%
13%
Weather at 3am
49°F
26%
21%
19%
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:
54°F to 67°F
50°F to 56°F
45°F to 58°F
47°F to 56°F
52°F to 63°F
54°F to 56°F
49°F to 58°F
49°F to 59°F
43°F to 63°F
47°F to 67°F
49°F to 72°F
52°F to 74°F
56°F to 72°F
54°F to 72°F
54°F to 56°F
52°F to 61°F
49°F to 61°F
49°F to 67°F
50°F to 67°F
52°F to 72°F
54°F to 59°F
54°F to 61°F
52°F to 61°F
49°F to 67°F
52°F to 68°F
54°F to 70°F
56°F to 61°F
49°F to 67°F
54°F to 63°F
54°F to 63°F
50°F to 56°F
Map: other cities in Switzerland in may
Cities near Basel:
| Delémont in may | tolerable weather |
| Regionaler Naturpark Thal in may | tolerable weather |
| Olten in may | tolerable weather |
| Aarau in may | tolerable weather |
| Langenthal in may | tolerable weather |
| Grenchen in may | tolerable weather |
| Biel/Bienne in may | tolerable weather |
| Burgdorf in may | good weather |
| Wohlen in may | good weather |
| Villeret in may | tolerable weather |
| Bern in may | good weather |
| Entlebuch in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Basel
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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.