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Augusta Raurica weather & best time to visit

Nature escape

Augusta Raurica at a glance

Best time
Apr – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 26°
Sunshine a year
1,690 h
Rain a year
916 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
268 m

Climate in Augusta Raurica

Augusta Raurica has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 1,690 hours of sunshine a year, Augusta Raurica is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Augusta Raurica

The best time to visit Augusta Raurica is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and from September to October. Rain is frequent in March and from November to January; the wettest month is May with 90 mm.

Augusta Raurica through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Augusta Raurica in spring

Mar – May

59

Fair

  • 12–21 °C by day
  • 5.3 h of sun a day
  • 38 rainy days in all

Augusta Raurica in summer

Jun – Aug

75

Good

  • 24–26 °C by day
  • 7.2 h of sun a day
  • 38 rainy days in all

Augusta Raurica in autumn

Sep – Nov

51

Fair

  • 10–21 °C by day
  • 3.7 h of sun a day
  • 35 rainy days in all

Augusta Raurica in winter

Dec – Feb

11

Poor

  • 6–8 °C by day
  • 2.3 h of sun a day
  • 38 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr, Sep – Oct

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Mar, Nov – Jan

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Snow

Dec – Feb

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Augusta Raurica for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: May – June, September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

59

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: April – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 8°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 15°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 13°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 11°

07:4618:43

Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 07:27–08:28 · evening 18:01–19:02
Blue hour
Morning 07:15–07:27 · evening 19:02–19:14

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Augusta Raurica compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 18° at the start of the month to 13° at the end. The days get 1.6 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high18°13°
Night-time low10°6°
Daylight11.7 h10.1 h

What is the weather like in Augusta Raurica in October?

In October, Augusta Raurica is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Augusta Raurica.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 57 min07:46 – 18:43
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
69 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
Time zone
UTC+2offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %88 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %8 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %44 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.

What to pack in October

  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Augusta Raurica

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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July has the better holiday weather in Augusta Raurica: score 76 against 59. In July, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. July has one more rainy day. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Augusta Raurica
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score5976better
Daytime high16°26°
Night-time low8°15°
Sunshine3.5 h7.6 hbetter
Rainy days12better13
Rainfall78 mm78 mm
Muggy days0better1

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Augusta Raurica month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

10January6° · 2.1 h

In January, Augusta Raurica is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 76 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Augusta Raurica.

Augusta Raurica in January
15February8° · 3.0 h

In February, Augusta Raurica is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Augusta Raurica.

Augusta Raurica in February
40March12° · 4.3 h

In March, Augusta Raurica is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Augusta Raurica.

Augusta Raurica in March
70April17° · 5.6 h

In April, Augusta Raurica is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Augusta Raurica.

Augusta Raurica in April
68May21° · 6.0 h

In May, Augusta Raurica is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 90 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Augusta Raurica.

Augusta Raurica in May
74June24° · 7.1 h

In June, Augusta Raurica is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Augusta Raurica.

Augusta Raurica in June
76July26° · 7.6 h

In July, Augusta Raurica is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Augusta Raurica.

Augusta Raurica in July
76August26° · 7.0 h

In August, Augusta Raurica is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 78 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Augusta Raurica.

Augusta Raurica in August
74September21° · 5.3 h

In September, Augusta Raurica is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Augusta Raurica.

Augusta Raurica in September
59October16° · 3.5 h

In October, Augusta Raurica is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Augusta Raurica.

Augusta Raurica in October
21November10° · 2.2 h

In November, Augusta Raurica is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Augusta Raurica.

Augusta Raurica in November
9December6° · 1.7 h

In December, Augusta Raurica is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 88 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Augusta Raurica.

Augusta Raurica in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Augusta Raurica

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cold 0–8°
  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°

CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (0°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 16°Night 8°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan106°0°2.1 h1376
FebruaryFeb158°0°3.0 h1164
MarchMar4012°3°4.3 h1268
AprilApr7017°6°5.6 h1270
MayMay6821°10°6.0 h1490
JuneJun7424°14°7.1 h1377
JulyJul7626°15°7.6 h1378
AugustAug7626°15°7.0 h1278
SeptemberSep7421°12°5.3 h1066
OctoberOct5916°8°3.5 h1278
NovemberNov2110°4°2.2 h1383
DecemberDec96°1°1.7 h1488

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

47.54° N, 7.73° E · 268 m · Europe/Zurich

Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Augusta Raurica

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,690 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 7.6 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.7 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.5 hDaylight 11.0 hShare of daylight 32 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.5 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Augusta Raurica, 32 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 11 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain

Rain in Augusta Raurica: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
916 mm on 149 days
Wettest month
May · 90 mm
Driest month
Feb · 64 mm
OctoberRainy days 12Rainfall 78 mm

In October, Augusta Raurica has about 12 rainy days with 78 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Augusta Raurica

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 50 min
Fair skin
about 65 min
Light brown skin
about 90 min
Olive skin
about 115 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Augusta Raurica

How breezy and how cloudy Augusta Raurica is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
12 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 13 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 10 km/h
OctoberWind 11 km/hBeaufort 2

In October, the wind in Augusta Raurica typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
63 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 54 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 73 %
OctoberCloud cover 69 %Sunshine 3.5 h

In October, cloud covers on average 69 % of the sky over Augusta Raurica: mostly cloudy, with about 3.5 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Augusta Raurica

How often the day gets hot in Augusta Raurica (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
17 days
Hottest month
Jul · 26 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 16 °C

In October, Augusta Raurica has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 16 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Snow

Snow in Augusta Raurica

Snow is possible in Augusta Raurica, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.

Snow days a year
11 days
Fresh snow a year
40 cm
Snow possible
Dec – Feb

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 1 cmChance of snow 1 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Augusta Raurica.

Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.

Planning a trip to Augusta Raurica

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Augusta Raurica in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Augusta Raurica has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    61

    Good

    • 15 °C by day
    • 5.2 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    69

    Good

    • 21 °C by day
    • 6.2 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    76

    GoodBest holidays

    • 26 °C by day
    • 7.2 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    59

    Fair

    • 16 °C by day
    • 3.5 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    10

    Poor

    • 6 °C by day
    • 1.9 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 1 h 25 min
Distance
730 km
Time zone
UTC+2
Jet lag
Hardly any (under 3 h)

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

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Augusta Raurica vs Rheinfelden

In October the holiday weather in Augusta Raurica and Rheinfelden is about equally good (score 59 vs 59). During the day it is about as warm in Rheinfelden as in Augusta Raurica.

Augusta Raurica vs Rheinfelden, in October
in OctoberAugusta RauricaRheinfelden
Holiday weather score5959
Daytime high16°16°
Sunshine4 h4 h
Rainy days1212
Best timeApr – SepApr – Sep

Through the year

OctoberAugusta Raurica 16°Rheinfelden 16°
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In October, Augusta Raurica ranks 1 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Augusta RauricaThis page16°59
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  3. 3Laufen16°59
  4. 4Dornach16°57
  5. 5Liestal15°55
  6. 6Riehen16°54
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Frequently asked questions about Augusta Raurica

When is the best time to visit Augusta Raurica?

The best time to visit Augusta Raurica is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Augusta Raurica?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.

When does it rain most in Augusta Raurica?

Rain is frequent in March and from November to January; the wettest month is May with 90 mm. The driest month is February with 64 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Augusta Raurica get?

Augusta Raurica gets around 1,690 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.6 hours a day; in December there are 1.7 hours a day.

What time zone is Augusta Raurica in?

Augusta Raurica is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Augusta Raurica?

A nonstop flight from London to Augusta Raurica takes about 1 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 730 km.

Which school holidays are best for Augusta Raurica?

Augusta Raurica has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 61, May half-term 69, summer holidays 76, October half-term 59, Christmas holidays 10.