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Cheap flights to Basel
A Rhine city where Switzerland, France and Germany meet, known for its art museums and summer river swims.
- Best weather
- Jun to Sep
- Warmest
- Jul, 26°C
- Airport
- BSL
Best time to visit Basel
The best time to visit Basel for the weather is from June to September, when daytime highs average 21 to 26°C (70 to 79°F) and there's some rain.
There's no real wet season: rain is spread through the year, with the most in May (about 12 rainy days) and the least in February.
The warmest month is July, with highs around 26°C (79°F); the coolest is January, at around 5°C (41°F) by day and 1°C (34°F) at night.
Basel weather by month
Average daytime highs, overnight lows and rain for each month.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C 41°F | 1°C 34°F | 9 rainy days | Cold with some rain |
| February | 8°C 46°F | 1°C 34°F | 8 rainy days | Cold with some rain |
| March | 12°C 54°F | 3°C 37°F | 9 rainy days | Cool with some rain |
| April | 16°C 61°F | 6°C 43°F | 9 rainy days | Cool with some rain |
| May | 20°C 68°F | 10°C 50°F | 12 rainy days | Mild with some rain |
| June Best | 24°C 75°F | 13°C 55°F | 11 rainy days | Warm with some rain |
| July Best | 26°C 79°F | 15°C 59°F | 10 rainy days | Warm with some rain |
| August Best | 25°C 77°F | 15°C 59°F | 10 rainy days | Warm with some rain |
| September Best | 21°C 70°F | 12°C 54°F | 9 rainy days | Mild with some rain |
| October | 16°C 61°F | 8°C 46°F | 10 rainy days | Cool with some rain |
| November | 9°C 48°F | 3°C 37°F | 10 rainy days | Cold with some rain |
| December | 6°C 43°F | 1°C 34°F | 11 rainy days | Cold with some rain |
Long-term averages from Basel-Binningen, 1991–2020. The weather on your dates will vary.
Flying to Basel
Farepop finds fares to EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL). These are the closest airports Farepop watches in each region, as the crow flies; with stops, the trip is longer.
| From | Closest airports |
|---|---|
| Australia | Perth 13,900 km · about 18 hours non-stop Adelaide 15,800 km · about 20 hours non-stop |
| New Zealand | Auckland 18,400 km · about 23.5 hours non-stop Queenstown 18,500 km · about 23.5 hours non-stop |
| United States | Boston 3,700 mi · about 8 hours non-stop New York 3,900 mi · about 8.5 hours non-stop |
| Canada | Montréal 5,900 km · about 8 hours non-stop Toronto 6,400 km · about 8.5 hours non-stop |
| United Kingdom | London 440 mi · about 1.5 hours non-stop Bristol 530 mi · about 1.5 hours non-stop |
| Europe | Munich 330 km · about an hour non-stop Cologne 360 km · about an hour non-stop |
How Farepop finds cheap flights to Basel
Compared with the usual price
Every fare is compared with what the same route usually costs for the same trip length and dates. Around busy holidays we use quieter neighbouring months, so a peak price never passes for a saving.
At least 25% below
A deal is at least 25% below the usual price for those dates, and a good fare at least 20%. Full-service airlines selling at budget prices, and travel agents undercutting the airline, are labelled as such.
Checked twice, then again
Fares are checked again on their exact dates before you hear about them, and regularly after. Ones that no longer qualify are withdrawn.
You book direct
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The full rules are in our savings methodology.
Basel: questions
When is the best time to visit Basel?
For the weather, from June to September, when daytime highs average around 24°C. These are long-term averages from Basel-Binningen, 1991–2020.
Does it rain a lot in Basel?
Basel has no distinct wet season. May is usually the wettest month, with about 12 rainy days.
Which airport do you fly into for Basel?
Farepop finds fares to EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL).
How can I find cheap flights to Basel?
Be flexible with your dates and let the fares come to you. Farepop watches flights from your home airports and alerts you when a trip to Basel costs at least 25% less than it usually does for those dates, so you can book before the fare goes.
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