Basel weather in April

April in Basel: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.

#6 of 12 months in Basel · #302 of 604 destinations to visit in April · comfort 79/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Basel climate normals — April

Daytime high15°C / 59°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low4°C / 40°F
Feels like (high)13°C / 55°F
Rainfall80 mm / 3.1 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days12 days
Humidity75%💧 humid
Dew point5°C / 40°F
Sunshine9.8 h/day
Daylight13.7 h
Wind13 km/h / 8 mph
Snowfall7.3 cm / 2.9 in
Air quality (US AQI)45🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Basel in April — FAQ

Is April a good time to visit Basel?
April in Basel: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Basel on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
What is the weather like in Basel in April?
In April, Basel averages a daily high of 15°C and a low of 4.2°C, with about 79.5 mm of rain over roughly 12.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Basel in April?
Basel has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in April.
Does it snow in Basel in April?
Basel sees roughly 7.3 cm of snowfall in April.

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