Basel-City weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Basel-City, Switzerland. Like most weather services, we show Basel-City at one spot: Basel, its largest city. At 12:15 AM local time it was partly cloudy and 8°C (46°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 92%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Basel weather
Is it raining in Basel right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 8° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Basel this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 7–12° and lows of 0–3°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Basel lately?
In the past 7 days, Basel had 1 rainy day and 8.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Basel?
For the coming week, bring a warm winter coat.
Basel-City weather by month
When is the best time to visit Basel-City?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Basel-City is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 3°C (37°F) in January to 24°C (74°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Basel-City?
May is the wettest month, with about 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 60 mm (2.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Basel-City?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 24°C (74°F) and lows of 13°C (56°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 3°C (37°F) and lows of -4°C (25°F).
Does Basel-City have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is May at about 118 mm (4.6 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Basel), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Basel-City
Weather can differ a lot within Basel-City: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.