Basel weather in February

February in Basel: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.

#9 of 12 months in Basel · #407 of 604 destinations to visit in February · comfort 64/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Basel climate normals — February

Daytime high10°C / 49°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low0°C / 32°F
Feels like (high)7°C / 45°F
Rainfall68 mm / 2.7 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days12 days
Humidity78%💦 very humid
Dew point1°C / 33°F
Sunshine6.6 h/day
Daylight10.3 h
Wind15 km/h / 9 mph
Snowfall7.6 cm / 3 in
Air quality (US AQI)48🍃 good

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

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Basel in February — FAQ

Is February a good time to visit Basel?
February in Basel: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Basel on SeasonMap's comfort score (64/100).
What is the weather like in Basel in February?
In February, Basel averages a daily high of 9.7°C and a low of 0°C, with about 68 mm of rain over roughly 12.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Basel in February?
Basel has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 48 in February.
Does it snow in Basel in February?
Basel sees roughly 7.6 cm of snowfall in February.

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