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Liestal Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Broken Cloud Under the Moon

Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

Warmest Tuesday at 15° · coldest night Saturday at -1°

The short of it: Liestal weather on Friday, 13 November 2026: local time, 3 °C (38 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 1 °C (35 °F). Today’s high 6 °C (42 °F), low 0 °C (33 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: fog advisory, frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 07:00 local time.

LIESTAL, Friday. — Those stepping out in Liestal this morning will find light rain; the afternoon should top out near 6°, the night near 0°. That is 3° colder than Liestal usually sees in November, when highs average 9°. Winds are light from the N, gusting to 3 km/h, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Tuesday the pick at about 15°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at -1°. Rain or snow is due on 6 of them, some 49 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Liestal brings highs near 9°, lows of 3° and about 86 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 25°, January the coldest at -1°, and May the wettest with 105 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to February. The best months to ride in are June and August.

The sun is up 9 h 25 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 422 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowPartly cloudy3°1°1 km/h–
8 AMMostly clear3°0°1 km/h–
9 AMFog3°1°2 km/h–
10 AMPartly cloudy4°2°2 km/h–
11 AMPartly cloudy4°2°2 km/h–
12 PMPartly cloudy5°3°2 km/h–
1 PMPartly cloudy5°3°2 km/h–
2 PMPartly cloudy6°4°1 km/h–
3 PMPartly cloudy6°4°1 km/h–
4 PMPartly cloudy6°4°2 km/h–
5 PMPartly cloudy5°3°1 km/h–
6 PMPartly cloudy4°2°1 km/h–
7 PMPartly cloudy4°2°1 km/h–
8 PMMostly clear3°0°2 km/h–
9 PMMostly clear2°-1°3 km/h–
10 PMClear sky1°-2°3 km/h–
11 PMMostly clear0°-3°3 km/h–
12 AMClear sky0°-3°3 km/h–
1 AMClear sky0°-3°3 km/h–
2 AMClear sky0°-3°3 km/h–
3 AMClear sky0°-3°3 km/h–
4 AMClear sky0°-3°3 km/h–
5 AMClear sky-1°-4°3 km/h–
6 AMClear sky-1°-4°3 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 13): light rain, high 6°, low 0°, 6.8 mm of rain, gusts to 12 km/h. Sun up 7:30 AM, down 4:55 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today0°6°6.8 mm12 km/h9 h 25 min
Saturday-1°7°dry20 km/h9 h 22 min
Sunday4°13°1.9 mm14 km/h9 h 19 min
Monday7°10°16 mm24 km/h9 h 16 min
Tuesday7°15°7.5 mm47 km/h9 h 14 min
Wednesday8°12°9.8 mm45 km/h9 h 11 min
Thursday8°10°7.1 mm30 km/h9 h 9 min

Warmest: Tuesday at 15°. Wettest: Monday, 16 mm of rain. Strongest gusts: Tuesday, 47 km/h.

The Almanac · Liestal Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Liestal, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus October
6° colder, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus December
3° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 13 min
Average wind
8 km/h
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The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from October to about 9°, with nights near 3°. Wet spells are common — about 86 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Liestal in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Liestal by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°-1°75 mm9 km/h8 h 51 min✦
February6°-1°68 mm9 km/h10 h 11 min✦✦
March11°2°67 mm10 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦
April16°5°72 mm8 km/h13 h 34 min✦✦
May19°9°105 mm8 km/h15 h 5 min✦✦✦
June23°12°98 mm8 km/h15 h 56 min✦✦✦
July25°14°104 mm8 km/h15 h 35 min✦✦✦
August24°13°96 mm7 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦
September20°10°82 mm7 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October15°7°89 mm7 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦
November9°3°86 mm8 km/h9 h 13 min✦
December5°0°98 mm9 km/h8 h 28 min✦

Reports from the Street

What readers in Liestal see right now · last 3 hours

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Questions Readers Ask about Liestal

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Liestal today?

Right now it is 3 °C (38 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 1 °C (35 °F). Today’s high is 6 °C (42 °F) and tonight’s low 0 °C (33 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Liestal this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 6 of the next 7 days, about 49 mm (1.9 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Monday.

Are there any weather warnings for Liestal?

No warnings, but 2 notices are on the wire: fog advisory; frost warning.

What is the warmest month in Liestal?

July, with an average high of 25 °C (77 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -1 °C (30 °F). The wettest month is May, with 105 mm (4.1 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Liestal?

June and August. June brings highs near 23 °C (74 °F) and about 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain; August highs near 24 °C (76 °F) and 96 mm (3.8 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Liestal?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to February. Nights average below freezing in Dec–Feb.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RheinfeldenBaden-Wurttemberg9 km NNE9°3°82 mm
ReinachBasel-Landschaft11 km W9°3°68 mm
RiehenBasel-City12 km NNW9°3°67 mm
BaselBasel-City15 km NW10°3°58 mm
Weil am RheinBaden-Wurttemberg15 km NW10°3°60 mm
LörrachBaden-Wurttemberg15 km NNW9°3°69 mm
AllschwilBasel-Landschaft17 km WNW9°3°60 mm
Saint-LouisGrand Est18 km NW10°3°57 mm

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