If you plan to visit Basel in November, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +9°C during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 15 rainy days in the month and around 78 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
November is usually the wettest month of the year in Basel;
Average weather
☀️
+9°C
Avg. max. temperature
-10°C
Min.
+22°C
Max.
78 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Basel has OK weather in November.
Average temperature in Basel in November
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Basel for November based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +18°C during the day to a minimum of -1°C during the night, the temperature in November averages around +11°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 58% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +14°C to +3°C.
Is Basel warm or cold in November?
Basel is typically cool in November.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +16°C to +9°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +8°C to +3°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how November is compared to other months in Basel:
Climate in Basel in November
Basel weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
October
November
December
Avg. temperature
+16°C
+9°C
+6°C
Min. temperature
-4°C
-10°C
-17°C
Max. temperature
+30°C
+22°C
+18°C
Rainfall
87 mm
78 mm
81 mm
Wind
1 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
82%
84%
83%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1016 HPa
1018 HPa
Sunny days
4
2
3
Cloudy days
10
10
10
Rainy days
17
15
13
Snowy days
0
2
5
November weather is still as ok as in October.It’s getting colder in November. From +16°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +9°C.As November arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 87 mm to 78 mm.Humidity rises from 82% to 84%.Winds are stronger in comparison to October, going up from 1 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in October to 2 in November.
December brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Basel in November based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Basel is gradually decreasing during November, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Basel based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 87% chance of rain on an average day in November, with total rainfall of approximately 190 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 21 mm, which is considered light rain.November is a pretty wet month with over 26 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Basel wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 129 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 34% chance of precipitation and 58 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during November in Basel based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in November, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.
Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last November in Basel?
This is the weather in Basel in November 2023:
1 November
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+14°C
2 November
🌧️
+11°C
3 November
☁️
+12°C
4 November
🌧️
+13°C
5 November
🌧️
+14°C
6 November
🌧️
+13°C
7 November
🌧️
+11°C
8 November
☀️
+13°C
9 November
🌧️
+10°C
10 November
🌧️
+11°C
11 November
🌧️
+9°C
12 November
🌧️
+12°C
13 November
🌧️
+18°C
14 November
🌧️
+17°C
15 November
🌧️
+12°C
16 November
🌧️
+13°C
17 November
🌧️
+10°C
18 November
☀️
+8°C
19 November
☁️
+15°C
20 November
☁️
+13°C
21 November
🌧️
+10°C
22 November
☁️
+8°C
23 November
☀️
+7°C
24 November
🌧️
+11°C
25 November
🌧️
+6°C
26 November
🌧️
+5°C
27 November
☁️
+5°C
28 November
🌧️
+7°C
29 November
☀️
+6°C
30 November
🌫️
+3°C
In November 2023 Basel had 5 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 19 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +11°C, with an absolute maximum of +18°C and a minimum of +3°C. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 63%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in November?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Basel climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Basel in November has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+14°C) and the highest in 2022 (+18°C). The driest year was 1991 with only 753 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 1490 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Basel in November:
Is November a good time to visit Basel?
It’s always a good time to visit Basel, but the weather is changeable in November, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Basel in November?
Not really, November is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Basel rainy in November?
Basel is often rainy in November. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Basel in November?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Basel in November, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Switzerland
Check out the weather for other cities in Switzerland.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Basel, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.