Basel Minster
Basel Minster is a Protestant cathedral featuring Gothic architecture. It is a class A Swiss cultural property of national significance and is one of the 42 sights of Switzerland listed on this site.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest in July and August, with daily highs of 24 °C. The wettest month is May, which has about 18 rainy days. Access to the cathedral is free, though climbing the towers costs Fr. 6. Wheelchair access is limited.
To reach Basel, the nearest airport is EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg, located about 7 km away. The site is approximately 69 km from Bern. While visiting, you can walk to the Kunstmuseum Basel, which is 0.3 km away, or travel 5.6 km to the Beyeler Foundation.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 5 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | -2 | -1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 2 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 68 | 62 | 73 | 75 | 109 | 92 | 97 | 91 | 88 | 90 | 75 | 93 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
