Temperatures in May
It's pleasantly warm in May in Basel with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 12°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Basel in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Basel with mild temperatures, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights close to 10°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 20°C, with nights close to 10°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Basel will be around 23°C, with nights close to 12°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 89 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,2 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 36% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Basel. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Basel in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
20°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
24°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
14°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
89 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
11 days | 8 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
0,2 cm | 0 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
1 day | 0 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Basel?
Want nice weather? Then May is a great time to be in Basel. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Basel in May
With 33°C, Basel hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 7°C in 2016. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 0°C to a high of 19°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Basel
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Basel, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Basel
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Basel, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 11 days of rain in Basel.
Daily Snowfall in May in Basel
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in May in Basel, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in May.
Daily UV Index in May in Basel
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Basel, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Basel Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Basel, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Basel Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Basel, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in May in Basel per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in May in Basel, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in May for Basel
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Average Weather in Basel by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Basel. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
