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The best time to visit Oxford

Month-by-month climate averages for Oxford, England, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Oxford is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest September rain is behind you.

Oxford is warmest in June (highs near 21°C) and coldest in January (lows around 2°C), with roughly 938 mm of precipitation across the year and September the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, July and August.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Oxford forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Oxford weather by month

what to expect in Oxford through the year

Here is Oxford's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Oxford by season.

Jan
8°
2°
Cool
Feb
10°
4°
Cool
Mar
11°
4°
Cool
Apr
13°
5°
Cool
May
17°
9°
Mild
Jun
21°
11°
Mild
Jul
21°
12°
Mild
Aug
21°
13°
Mild
Sep
20°
12°
Mild
Wettest
Oct
15°
9°
Mild
Nov
10°
5°
Cool
Dec
9°
5°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Oxford?
The most comfortable time to visit Oxford is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest September rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Oxford?
June is the warmest month in Oxford, averaging highs near 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Oxford?
January is the coldest month in Oxford, with lows around 2°C.
When is the rainy season in Oxford?
The wettest month in Oxford is usually September, out of roughly 938 mm of precipitation across the year.

Oxford month by month

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