October · Switzerland
Best time to visit Basel in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Basel in October
Average temperature 13°C, 102 mm of rain, about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
5.7/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 102 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 1
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
October in Basel scores 5.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 13°C, 102 mm of rain, and roughly 1 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.
October in Basel: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
October averages 13°C (55°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
At 102 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 5.7/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? July scores 2.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Basel in October?
- In October, Basel averages 13°C, 102 mm of rain, and about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.7/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Basel?
- October earns a 5.7/10 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 October?
- Expect about 102 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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