February · Switzerland
Best time to visit Basel in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Basel in February
Average temperature 4°C, 49 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
4.9/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 49 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Basel scores 4.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 4°C, 49 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.
February in Basel — the hardest end of the year
February averages 4°C (38°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Rainfall runs 49 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.9/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 3.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Basel in February?
- In February, Basel averages 4°C, 49 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.9/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Basel?
- February earns a 4.9/10 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 February?
- Expect about 49 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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