Basel Weather in August
What's the weather like in Basel (Basel-City) in August 2024?
The climate in Basel during August can be summarized as mild and damp.
August is in the summer in Basel and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 23.1°C 73.6°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 12.5°C 54.5°F |
| Average temperature | 17.8°C 64°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.4 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 107 mm 4.2 ins |
| Rainy days | 15 days |
| Sea temperature | 22.3°C 72.2°F |
| Humidity | 73% |
| Windspeed | 6.5kph 4 mph |
On average August is the wettest month of the year in Basel with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
August temperatures in Basel
August rainfall
August hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Basel in August 2024.
Other monthly averages
Best places to visit in August
Basel weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 23.9°C 75°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 48mm 1.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 8.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 3°C 37.4°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 107mm 4.2ins |
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