What is the weather like in Basel vs Zürich in October?

In October, Basel averages 17°C high / 8°C low with about 64 mm of rain; Zürich averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 89 mm.

Basel vs Zürich in October

Basel and Zürich are nearly tied in October — 75 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Basel is cool, a little rain, clean air; Zürich is cool, rainy, clean air.

Basel vs Zürich — October climate, side by side

	🇨🇭 Basel	🇨🇭 Zürich
Comfort score	75/100 (B)	73/100 (B)
Feels-like high	15°C	14°C
Avg high / low	17° / 8°	16° / 9°
Rainfall	64 mm	89 mm
Rainy days	10	10
Humidity	82%	82%
Air quality (AQI)	47	48

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Basel 🇨🇭 Switzerlandcool, a little rain, clean air · best September75
Zürich 🇨🇭 Switzerlandcool, rainy, clean air · best June73

Basel vs Zürich in October — FAQ

Is October better in Basel or Zürich?: Basel and Zürich are nearly tied in October — 75 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Basel is cool, a little rain, clean air; Zürich is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Basel vs Zürich in October?: In October, Basel averages 17°C high / 8°C low with about 64 mm of rain; Zürich averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 89 mm.