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The weather in Basel in January is very cold with temperatures between -1°C and 5°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of January in Basel. We’re expecting roughly 8 to 15 days of rain, so your rubber boots and umbrella are going to see plenty of use this month if you’re keen on staying dry.
Basel is going to experience quite a number of days of snow during January. It’s the perfect time to build snowmen, drink hot cocoa, and have a snowball fight. Just remember to wear a warm scarf and a pair of mittens!
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Basel in January 2025.
If you’re planning to visit Basel in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Basel before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5° / -1° | 9 | 13 | 10 | 105 mm | Awful | Basel in January |
| February | 6° / -1° | 8 | 12 | 9 | 94 mm | Awful | Basel in February |
| March | 11° / 2° | 8 | 19 | 4 | 84 mm | Awful | Basel in March |
| April | 15° / 5° | 6 | 23 | 1 | 87 mm | Good | Basel in April |
| May | 18° / 8° | 10 | 21 | 0 | 157 mm | Ok | Basel in May |
| June | 22° / 11° | 9 | 21 | 0 | 176 mm | Ok | Basel in June |
| July | 24° / 13° | 8 | 23 | 0 | 168 mm | Good | Basel in July |
| August | 25° / 13° | 8 | 23 | 0 | 140 mm | Good | Basel in August |
| September | 21° / 10° | 5 | 25 | 0 | 79 mm | Good | Basel in September |
| October | 16° / 7° | 6 | 25 | 0 | 98 mm | Good | Basel in October |
| November | 10° / 3° | 8 | 20 | 2 | 110 mm | Awful | Basel in November |
| December | 6° / 0° | 11 | 13 | 7 | 136 mm | Awful | Basel in December |