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Basel
Visit in July — score 56/100 · avg high 87°F · 28 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15 | 32° | 49° | 16° | 19 | 76 | 8.6h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 31 | 34° | 54° | 16° | 14 | 58 | 10.0h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 30 | 40° | 63° | 23° | 18 | 71 | 11.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 39 | 48° | 71° | 26° | 19 | 74 | 13.4h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 42 | 55° | 77° | 35° | 30 | 120 | 14.9h | High | Average |
| June | 55 | 63° | 84° | 43° | 29 | 115 | 15.7h | High | Above avg |
| July | 56 | 66° | 87° | 47° | 28 | 111 | 15.4h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 51 | 65° | 86° | 46° | 27 | 108 | 14.1h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 41 | 58° | 79° | 39° | 22 | 87 | 12.3h | High | Average |
| October | 26 | 50° | 71° | 31° | 22 | 88 | 10.6h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 17 | 40° | 61° | 23° | 21 | 83 | 9.0h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 5 | 34° | 51° | 16° | 23 | 92 | 8.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 37/100
- High
- 70°F
- Low
- 28°F
- Rain days
- 22/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Basel (March, April, May) brings average highs of 70°F and lows of 28°F, with about 22 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 37/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 42/100.
Summer
- Score
- 54/100
- High
- 86°F
- Low
- 45°F
- Rain days
- 28/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Basel (June, July, August) brings average highs of 86°F and lows of 45°F, with about 28 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 54/100, with July being the strongest month of the season at 56/100.
Fall
- Score
- 28/100
- High
- 70°F
- Low
- 31°F
- Rain days
- 21/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Basel (September, October, November) brings average highs of 70°F and lows of 31°F, with about 21 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 28/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 41/100.
Winter
- Score
- 17/100
- High
- 51°F
- Low
- 16°F
- Rain days
- 19/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Basel (December, January, February) brings average highs of 51°F and lows of 16°F, with about 19 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 17/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 31/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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