Basel weather in August

August in Basel: warm, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.

#1 of 12 months in Basel · #88 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 89/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Basel climate normals — August

Daytime high26°C / 78°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low16°C / 60°F
Feels like (high)26°C / 79°F
Rainfall113 mm / 4.4 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days14 days
Humidity66%💧 humid
Dew point14°C / 58°F
Sunshine10.4 h/day
Daylight14.2 h
Wind11 km/h / 7 mph
Air quality (US AQI)47🍃 good

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

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Basel in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Basel?
August in Basel: warm, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Basel on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
What is the weather like in Basel in August?
In August, Basel averages a daily high of 25.6°C and a low of 15.5°C, with about 112.5 mm of rain over roughly 13.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Basel in August?
Basel has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 47 in August.

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