Basel weather in March
March in Basel: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Basel · #343 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 72/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Basel climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 12°C / 54°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Rainfall | 72 mm / 2.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 3.9 cm / 1.5 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 March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Basel?
- March in Basel: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Basel on SeasonMap's comfort score (72/100).
- What is the weather like in Basel in March?
- In March, Basel averages a daily high of 12.1°C and a low of 1.7°C, with about 71.9 mm of rain over roughly 10.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Basel in March?
- Basel has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 48 in March.
- Does it snow in Basel in March?
- Basel sees roughly 3.9 cm of snowfall in March.