Basel Weather in October

What's the weather like in Basel (Basel-City) in October 2024?

The climate in Basel during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

October is in the fall / autumn in Basel and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

Basel weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 14.7°C 58.4°F
Nightly temperature 6.6°C 43.8°F
Average temperature 10.6°C 51.1°F
Daily sunshine 4 hrs
Avg rainfall 49 mm 1.9 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 17.6°C 63.7°F
Humidity 82%
Windspeed 6.5kph 4 mph

On average October is the 3rd driest month of the year in Basel with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Basel

Basel average temperature in October

October rainfall

Basel average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Basel average rain in October

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 October 2024.

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Basel weather stats

Basel weather statistics
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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