Weather in Basel-City for May 2025
In general, the average temperature in Basel-City at the beginning of May is 17 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably warm up, reaching an average of 20 °C by the end of May.
The climate of Basel-City in May is notably wet, with an average of 15 rainy days.
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Basel-City in May average weather
Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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1 17° | 2 15° | 3 16° | 4 18° | |||
5 19° | 6 17° | 7 17° | 8 17° | 9 18° | 10 17° | 11 18° |
12 19° | 13 18° | 14 19° | 15 15° | 16 14° | 17 15° | 18 18° |
19 18° | 20 19° | 21 19° | 22 19° | 23 17° | 24 18° | 25 20° |
26 20° | 27 20° | 28 21° | 29 21° | 30 19° | 31 19° |
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Temperatures trend during May in Basel-City
May weather day by day
Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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1 May | Patchy rain possible | 17° /9° | 2.2 mm | 4 | |
2 May | Patchy rain possible | 15° /6° | 5.4 mm | 4 | |
3 May | Partly cloudy | 16° /5° | 0.6 mm | 4 | |
4 May | Overcast | 18° /6° | 2.6 mm | 4 | |
5 May | Heavy rain at times | 19° /10° | 5.7 mm | 5 | |
6 May | Overcast | 17° /10° | 8.5 mm | 4 | |
7 May | Moderate rain at times | 17° /8° | 4.4 mm | 4 | |
8 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 17° /9° | 3.2 mm | 4 | |
9 May | Heavy rain at times | 18° /7° | 7.2 mm | 4 | |
10 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 17° /7° | 4.6 mm | 5 | |
11 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 18° /7° | 2.9 mm | 4 | |
12 May | Patchy rain possible | 19° /8° | 1.7 mm | 5 | |
13 May | Heavy rain at times | 18° /9° | 3.7 mm | 5 | |
14 May | Heavy rain at times | 19° /9° | 10 mm | 5 | |
15 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 15° /8° | 14.2 mm | 4 | |
16 May | Patchy rain possible | 14° /9° | 2.6 mm | 4 | |
17 May | Overcast | 15° /6° | 8.6 mm | 4 | |
18 May | Cloudy | 18° /5° | 3.1 mm | 4 | |
19 May | Overcast | 18° /6° | 0.2 mm | 4 | |
20 May | Overcast | 19° /8° | 1.8 mm | 5 | |
21 May | Overcast | 19° /11° | 5.7 mm | 5 | |
22 May | Moderate rain at times | 19° /10° | 2.7 mm | 5 | |
23 May | Patchy rain possible | 17° /11° | 4.2 mm | 4 | |
24 May | Overcast | 18° /8° | 2.7 mm | 4 | |
25 May | Patchy rain possible | 20° /8° | 1.2 mm | 5 | |
26 May | Cloudy | 20° /9° | 1.5 mm | 5 | |
27 May | Overcast | 20° /10° | 6.2 mm | 5 | |
28 May | Sunny | 21° /8° | 0.1 mm | 5 | |
29 May | Partly cloudy | 21° /10° | 2.3 mm | 6 | |
30 May | Overcast | 19° /9° | 7.7 mm | 5 | |
31 May | Partly cloudy | 19° /9° | 3.9 mm | 5 | |
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Basel-City in May - FAQ
What to pack to Basel-City in May?
As you prepare for your trip to Basel-City in May, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Basel-City, during May, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
May rainfall patterns in Basel-City
UV exposure in Basel-City during May
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