December · Switzerland
Best time to visit Basel in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Basel in December
Average temperature 2°C, 96 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 91% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
3.2/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 2°C
- Rainfall
- 96 mm
- Humidity
- 91%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Basel scores 3.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 2°C, 96 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Basel meets France and Germany on the Rhine, with a painted old town, world-class museums and Switzerland's oldest university.
December in Basel — the hardest end of the year
At 2°C (35°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Budget for roughly 96 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.2 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 3.2/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 8.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Basel — 5.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Basel in December?
- In December, Basel averages 2°C, 96 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.2/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Basel?
- December earns a 3.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Basel in December?
- Expect about 96 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 91% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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