About Münchenstein
Münchenstein is a Swiss municipality located in the canton of Basel-Country (BL), at 47.536° latitude and 7.617° longitude. The municipality is part of the Rhine valley, mild climate for Switzerland thanks to low elevation. Also known as Münchenstein, Münchenstein benefits from precise weather monitoring with hourly and 15-day forecasts.
Climate of Münchenstein
The climate in Münchenstein is characteristic of the Rhine valley, mild climate for Switzerland thanks to low elevation. Temperatures, precipitation and wind conditions vary throughout the year with local features linked to altitude and surrounding terrain. Our data comes from official weather stations and real-time Netatmo sensors for Münchenstein and neighboring municipalities.
On this page you will find the detailed weather forecast for Münchenstein: current temperature, 48-hour hourly forecast, 15-day forecast, air quality, UV index, wind, precipitation and weather alerts. Updated hourly.
Climate of Münchenstein: 1991–2020 normals
In Münchenstein (289 m), the mean annual temperature is 11.1 °C. The warmest month is July (20.2 °C on average) and the coldest January (2.4 °C). About 837 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in May (97 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 33.3 °C and the absolute minimum −7.7 °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 | 2.4 °C | 13.8 °C | −7.7 °C | 48 | 67 | 16 | 0 |
| Feb | 3.4 °C | 15.3 °C | −6.7 °C | 45 | 89 | 13 | 0 |
| Mar | 7.2 °C | 20.4 °C | −3.4 °C | 49 | 139 | 8 | 0 |
| Apr | 10.8 °C | 24.8 °C | −0.3 °C | 63 | 170 | 2 | 1 |
| May | 14.7 °C | 28.3 °C | 4.0 °C | 97 | 186 | 0 | 5 |
| Jun | 18.3 °C | 31.9 °C | 7.9 °C | 86 | 211 | 0 | 13 |
| Jul | 20.2 °C | 33.3 °C | 10.3 °C | 88 | 235 | 0 | 18 |
| Aug | 19.7 °C | 32.4 °C | 9.6 °C | 88 | 219 | 0 | 16 |
| Sep | 15.5 °C | 27.2 °C | 5.7 °C | 70 | 165 | 0 | 5 |
| Oct | 11.2 °C | 23.0 °C | 1.6 °C | 74 | 112 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 6.2 °C | 17.0 °C | −2.9 °C | 64 | 68 | 6 | 0 |
| Dec | 3.1 °C | 14.3 °C | −6.4 °C | 65 | 56 | 15 | 0 |
| Year | 11.1 °C | 33.3 °C | −7.7 °C | 837 | 1717 | 60 | 59 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Basel / Binningen (3 km, 316 m), St. Chrischona (7 km, 493 m), Rünenberg (23 km, 611 m), adjusted to the elevation of Münchenstein (289 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby cities
Check the weather of cities near Münchenstein:
- Weather Binningen
- Weather Birsfelden
- Weather Bottmingen
- Weather Basel
- Weather Muttenz
- Weather Riehen
- Weather Reinach (BL)
- Weather Arlesheim
- Weather Oberwil (BL)
- Weather Bettingen
- Weather Augst
- Weather Pratteln
→ Nearby cities · Canton Basel-Country
Frequently asked questions about weather in Münchenstein
What is the weather in Münchenstein today?
At the top of the page you will find the current temperature, precipitation and wind in Münchenstein, updated in real time.
What is the 15-day forecast for Münchenstein?
The "15-day forecast" section shows min/max temperatures, precipitation and wind expected for the next 15 days in Münchenstein.
Will it rain tomorrow in Münchenstein?
Check the 48-hour hourly forecast to see exactly when precipitation is expected in Münchenstein.
What is the air quality in Münchenstein?
The air quality section displays the AQI index and PM2.5, PM10 and ozone concentrations measured near Münchenstein.
Are there weather alerts for Münchenstein?
Weather alerts (storms, high winds, extreme temperatures) are shown as a banner at the top of the page when active.
At what altitude is Münchenstein located?
Münchenstein sits at around 289 m above sea level in the canton of Basel-Country. This elevation directly affects the temperatures, rain-snow line and snow cover shown in the forecasts.
What is the warmest month in Münchenstein?
The warmest month in Münchenstein is July, averaging 20.2 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 2.4 °C.
How much does it rain in Münchenstein per year?
Münchenstein receives about 837 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May (97 mm), the driest February (45 mm).
When is the best time to visit Münchenstein?
For warmth and sunshine: July (20.2 °C on average, 235 h of sun). The coldest month is January (2.4 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.