Basel in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Basel in december 2024
The weather in Basel in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 218.8cm
Weather at 6am
36°F
Clear/Sunny
27% of time
16%
15%
14%
Weather at 12pm
43°F
Clear/Sunny
28% of time
19%
17%
14%
Weather at 6pm
38°F
Clear/Sunny
30% of time
18%
14%
12%
Weather at 3am
36°F
26%
14%
14%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Basel in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Basel in december.
The climate of Basel in december is very bad
The climate in december in Basel is wet (with 5.7in of rainfall over 9 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in november there is an average of 4.4in of rainfall over 7 days.
The climate is quite cold there this month. Plan to cover you well! The thermometer averaged maximum of 43°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 36°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Basel is 40°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Basel in december with a maximum record of 58°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 4°F in 2010. You need to prepare to have about 12 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 39% of the month.
On this month of december, day length in Basel is generally 08:27. The sun rises at 08:11 and sets at 16:38.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Basel in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 58°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 4°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 12 day(s) (39%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 13km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (29%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.7in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 218.8cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 90% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.92km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 53% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:11 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:38 | ||||
| Length of day | 08:27 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Basel in december 2023:
36°F to 40°F
29°F to 32°F
18°F to 31°F
27°F to 34°F
32°F to 40°F
36°F to 38°F
32°F to 40°F
36°F to 41°F
40°F to 49°F
45°F to 49°F
47°F to 54°F
47°F to 56°F
47°F to 50°F
43°F to 45°F
38°F to 45°F
34°F to 43°F
34°F to 47°F
36°F to 49°F
36°F to 47°F
40°F to 41°F
41°F to 49°F
43°F to 49°F
43°F to 47°F
43°F to 50°F
43°F to 52°F
41°F to 47°F
36°F to 47°F
40°F to 47°F
43°F to 52°F
41°F to 50°F
41°F to 50°F
Map: other cities in Switzerland in december
Cities near Basel:
| Delémont in december | very bad weather |
| Regionaler Naturpark Thal in december | very bad weather |
| Olten in december | very bad weather |
| Aarau in december | very bad weather |
| Langenthal in december | very bad weather |
| Grenchen in december | very bad weather |
| Biel/Bienne in december | very bad weather |
| Burgdorf in december | very bad weather |
| Wohlen in december | very bad weather |
| Villeret in december | very bad weather |
| Bern in december | very bad weather |
| Entlebuch in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Basel
perfect weather
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tolerable
bad
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Weather data for Basel in december:
Weather data for Basel for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Basel. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Basel can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Basel.