Solothurn, Switzerland
Balsthal
Balsthal is a small town in Solothurn, Switzerland, 493 m above sea level. It has a population of about 6,117 (2018). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now12°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population6,117
Local time16:27
47.32° N, 7.69° EElevation 493 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code4710October: high / low14° / 6°
Rain this month106mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Balsthal at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:58 · 18:3110 h 33 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:46Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month25°C
Average high in July
Coolest month-2°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMay
125 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
80 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 13 km
Weather in Balsthal
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
12°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 11 km/h · humidity 57%
Today22 Oct12°4°
Fri23 Oct12°4°3.9 mm
Sat24 Oct10°4°1.6 mm
Sun25 Oct11°6°12.4 mm
Mon26 Oct13°6°
Tue27 Oct19°9°
Wed28 Oct17°10°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct13°5°
Fri30 Oct10°5°
Sat31 Oct10°3°
When to go to Balsthal
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 19 | 26 | 25 | 49 | 63 | 65 | 67 | 66 | 68 | 45 | 21 | 18 |
| High | 4° | 6° | 11° | 15° | 19° | 23° | 25° | 24° | 20° | 14° | 8° | 4° |
| Low | -2° | -2° | 1° | 4° | 8° | 12° | 13° | 13° | 10° | 6° | 2° | -1° |
| Rain (mm) | 90 | 80 | 93 | 89 | 125 | 117 | 123 | 122 | 108 | 106 | 90 | 112 |
| Wet days | 15 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 |
What's on in Balsthal
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Balsthal
0.1 km
Balsthal
2.9 km
Neu BechburgBuilt 1250
1.5 km
Neu-Falkenstein CastleBuilt 1100
1 km
Alt-Falkenstein Castle
1.5 km
Höngen
13 km
Thunstetten CastleBuilt 1713Museum2.6 km
Swiss comb museumBuilt 1991Museum0.3 km
Museum BalsthalMore museums: A3669 Lobisei
Outdoors around Balsthal
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
T1Jura Crest Trail
291.4 km13,850 m95 h 5 min
T1European long distance path E4
424.6 km15,783 m147 h 15 min
T1
St. Wolfgang - Langenbruck
6.5 km318 m2 h 15 min
T1
Bereten Linde - St. Wolfgang
3.9 km5 m1 h 20 min
Klus - Alt Falkenstein
0.2 km5 min
Thalbrücke - Klus
0.2 km5 min
T2
Balsthaler Roggen - Alt FalkensteinBalsthaler Roggen - Alt Falkenstein
2.4 km65 m1 h 15 min
T1
Schwängimatt - Klus
10.1 km609 m4 h 15 min
Magic ParkTheme parks
0.2 kmTierparkZoos
0.5 kmStellplatz LupsingenCamp sites
0.5 kmKlettergarten Egerkinger Platte / OberbuchsitenClimbing
0.8 kmBelli's Mini-FreizeitparkTheme parks
0.8 kmGolfclub WylihofGolf courses
1.2 kmSchwengimattSki area · 2 km of pistes · 1 lifts
3.1 kmLangenbruckSki area · 3 km of pistes · 3 lifts
5.9 kmHohe Winde – BeinwilSki area · 6 km of pistes · 1 lifts
8.2 kmRötiSki area · 3 km of pistes · 5 lifts
13 kmPontonierhausDive site
9.3 kmRisiDive site
9.5 kmBurgäschisee-StrandbadDive site
16 kmBadi SchützenmattDive site
16 kmNature around Balsthal
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Switzerland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Balsthal
Earthquakes around Balsthal
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days2magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19506magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record53within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.5Gsteig 3 km ↓1954 · 111 km
5.5Kriens 1 km ↓1964 · 56 km
5.4Lauenen 8 km ↘1954 · 109 km
5.3Jungingen 5 km ↙1978 · 146 km
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 1 · 1 km
Paleogene · 1
Formations around the town
Knauermolasse Formation · 1
Towns and villages around Balsthal
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Balsthal from above
Around Balsthal44 places to see, do and reach nearby
ÖschNature9.3 kmFlüebachNature7.8 kmMurg, SolothurnNature11 kmÖnzNature10 kmSeebach, BernNature9.9 kmRislisberg cave, paleolithic dwelling caveNature2.2 kmLänggrienNature21 kmHasenmattMountain20 kmStallflueMountain21 kmNapfMountain39 kmGrenchenbergMountain25 kmWandflue, SolothurnMountain23 kmRötiMountain14 kmSchwengimattSki area3.1 kmLangenbruckSki area5.9 kmHohe Winde – BeinwilSki area8.2 kmRötiSki area13 kmPontonierhausDive site9.3 kmRisiDive site9.5 kmBurgäschisee-StrandbadDive site16 kmBalsthalMonument0.1 kmNeu BechburgMonument2.9 kmNeu-Falkenstein CastleMonument1.5 kmAlt-Falkenstein CastleMonument1.0 kmHöngenMonument1.5 kmThunstetten CastleMonument13 kmReformierte Kirche von Wangen an der AareMonument9.3 kmLangenthalMonument13 kmSwiss comb museumMuseum2.6 kmMuseum BalsthalMuseum0.3 kmAlt-Falkenstein Museum of local historyMuseum1.0 kmENERGY PARKMuseum2.2 kmSculpture at SchoenthalMuseum7.7 kmBalsthalStation0.3 kmKlusStation1.3 kmThalbrückeStation0.9 kmFähre Wolfwil-Wynau NordFerry port9.6 kmFähre Wolfwil-Wynau SüdFerry port9.7 kmSolothurnPlace17 kmLiestalPlace19 kmReinachPlace22 kmOftringenPlace18 kmLangenthalPlace14 kmPrattelnPlace23 km
Postal code
4710
Getting to Balsthal
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–FreiburgBSL
34 kmBern AirportBRN
47 kmZürich AirportZRH
66 kmBalsthalRailway station
0.3 kmKlusRailway station
1.3 kmThalbrückeRailway station
0.9 kmFähre Wolfwil-Wynau NordFähre Wolfwil-Wynau Süd
9.6 kmFähre Wolfwil-Wynau SüdFähre Wolfwil-Wynau Nord
9.7 kmPlaces near Balsthal
Places with a climate like Balsthal
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Balsthal?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Balsthal.
What is the hottest month in Balsthal?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Balsthal?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Balsthal?
May is the wettest month with about 125 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
What is the postal code of Balsthal?
The postal code of Balsthal is 4710.