March · Switzerland
Best time to visit Basel in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Basel in March
Average temperature 6°C, 75 mm of rain, about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
5.8/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 75 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 8
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Basel scores 5.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 75 mm of rain, and roughly 8 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.
March in Basel: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Expect 6°C (44°F) in March. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 75 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.6 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 5.8/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 8.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Basel — 2.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Basel in March?
- In March, Basel averages 6°C, 75 mm of rain, and about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.8/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Basel?
- March earns a 5.8/10 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 March?
- Expect about 75 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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