Basel Zoo
Basel Zoo (zoo) sits at 260 m (Basel-City), near Bâle, Binningen. The weather above is computed for the site itself: hourly forecast to pick the best visiting slot (rain, sun, UV), golden hours for photography, 15-day forecast for planning and the 1991–2020 climate for the best season.
Climate of Basel Zoo: 1991–2020 normals
In Basel Zoo (260 m), the mean annual temperature is 11.3 °C. The warmest month is July (20.5 °C on average) and the coldest January (2.6 °C). About 830 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in May (96 mm) with a minimum in February (45 mm). The sun shines for about 1717 hours a year, mostly in July (235 h). On average there are 60 frost days and 14 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 33.8 °C and the absolute minimum −7.5 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) | Sunshine (h) | Frost days | Summer days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.6 °C | 14.1 °C | −7.5 °C | 47 | 67 | 16 | 0 |
| Feb | 3.5 °C | 15.5 °C | −6.6 °C | 45 | 89 | 13 | 0 |
| Mar | 7.4 °C | 20.6 °C | −3.2 °C | 49 | 139 | 8 | 0 |
| Apr | 11.0 °C | 25.1 °C | −0.2 °C | 63 | 170 | 2 | 1 |
| May | 14.9 °C | 28.6 °C | 4.0 °C | 96 | 186 | 0 | 5 |
| Jun | 18.6 °C | 32.4 °C | 8.1 °C | 85 | 211 | 0 | 13 |
| Jul | 20.5 °C | 33.8 °C | 10.4 °C | 88 | 235 | 0 | 18 |
| Aug | 20.0 °C | 32.9 °C | 9.7 °C | 87 | 219 | 0 | 16 |
| Sep | 15.8 °C | 27.7 °C | 5.8 °C | 69 | 165 | 0 | 5 |
| Oct | 11.4 °C | 23.3 °C | 1.6 °C | 73 | 112 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 6.4 °C | 17.3 °C | −2.7 °C | 64 | 68 | 6 | 0 |
| Dec | 3.3 °C | 14.6 °C | −6.2 °C | 64 | 56 | 15 | 0 |
| Year | 11.3 °C | 33.8 °C | −7.5 °C | 830 | 1717 | 60 | 59 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Basel / Binningen (1 km, 316 m), St. Chrischona (9 km, 493 m), Rünenberg (26 km, 611 m), adjusted to the elevation of Basel Zoo (260 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
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Frequently asked questions about the weather: Basel Zoo
When is the best time to visit Basel Zoo?
Pick a rain-free slot in the hourly forecast; for photos, aim for the golden hours (sunrise/sunset) shown above. The sunniest month is July and the warmest July (20.5 °C).
What will the weather be like at Basel Zoo tomorrow?
The “15-Day Forecast” section and the “7-day forecast” block give tomorrow's weather at Basel Zoo: min/max temperature, precipitation, wind. Updated hourly.
Where is Basel Zoo?
Basel Zoo is at 260 m, Basel-City, near Bâle, Binningen. See the nearby municipalities below for the weather around it.
What is the warmest month in Basel Zoo?
The warmest month in Basel Zoo is July, averaging 20.5 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 2.6 °C.
How much does it rain in Basel Zoo per year?
Basel Zoo receives about 830 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May (96 mm), the driest February (45 mm).
When is the best time to visit Basel Zoo?
For warmth and sunshine: July (20.5 °C on average, 235 h of sun). The coldest month is January (2.6 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.