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Decide whether to visit or live in Basel, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Sunday, September 13, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Would you visit or live in Basel?

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82/100
Should I visit Basel?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

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  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Basel month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Basel are typically June, July and September, with average daytime highs around 22–26°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 26°C), January the coldest (average low -1°C), and May the wettest (about 112 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January5.9-0.7984.4
February8.80.5685.9
March11.92.1747.9
April15.55.0859.5
May19.09.111210.3
June24.514.29611.8
July26.015.59512.3
August26.015.48610.8
September21.511.7819.3
October16.57.8936.9
November9.62.81034.9
December6.70.6874.1

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What is being reported around Basel

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People and places shaping Basel

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Research updated Saturday, September 12, 2026
Dates that matter

Past and future events in Basel

Future · verified dates only

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  1. 2026 Swiss Darts Trophy

    Wikidata records Basel as the event location. Darts tournament.

Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1019

    806–823), the first cathedral was built on the site of the Roman castle (replaced by a Romanesque structure consecrated in 1019).

  2. Documented history · 1032

    The rebuilt town became part of Upper Burgundy, and as such was incorporated into the Holy Roman Empire in 1032.

Current public leadership

  • Conradin Cramer

    Wikidata currently records this person as Basel's head of government. Swiss politician.

  • Beat Jans

    Wikidata currently records this person as Basel's head of government. Swiss politician and Federal Councillor.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Basel has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Basel yet.

Local business and employers

  • University of Basel

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Basel. Public university in Basel, Switzerland.

  • Novartis

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Basel. Swiss-American multinational pharmaceutical corporation.

  • Hoffmann-La Roche

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Basel. Swiss healthcare company.

  • Herzog & de Meuron

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Basel. Architecture firm based in Basel (founded 1978).

  • Syngenta Group

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Basel. Global agricultural technology company.

Newspapers and local media

  • TagesWoche

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Basel. Newspaper.

  • Radio X

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Basel. Swiss radio station.

  • Telebasel

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Basel. Television station.

  • Cancers

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Basel. Scientific journal.

  • Rivista Ciba

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Basel. Magazine.

Buildings and landmarks

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Keep the deeper context

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01 · Overview

Basel, in brief

Basel is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Basel took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Basel

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Basel

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Basel

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Basel

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Basel

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08 · Questions

Questions about Basel

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Basel

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Basel located and what are its coordinates?

Basel is situated in Switzerland at geographic coordinates 47.5584, 7.5733 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Basel?

Basel has a recorded population of approximately 177,595 and observes the Europe/Zurich time zone (CHF).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Basel?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Basel include de-CH, fr-CH, it-CH, rm, and the circulating currency is CHF.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Basel?

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