Basel weather in October
October in Basel: nice, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Basel · #343 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 73/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Basel climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 17°C / 63°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Rainfall | 103 mm / 4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 51°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | |
| Wind | 12 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 October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Basel?
- October in Basel: nice, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Basel on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
- What is the weather like in Basel in October?
- In October, Basel averages a daily high of 17.3°C and a low of 7.9°C, with about 102.5 mm of rain over roughly 14.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Basel in October?
- Basel has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 47 in October.