Oxford weather
UK towns · Oxfordshire, England · 51.75°N 1.26°W
Oxford, in Oxfordshire, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 21.9°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 1.9°C. The town sees roughly 831mm of rain a year; October is normally the wettest month and April the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.5° | 1.9° | 60mm | 11 |
| Feb | 9.7° | 3.6° | 69mm | 12 |
| Mar | 10.8° | 3.7° | 68mm | 14 |
| Apr | 13.3° | 4.4° | 47mm | 9 |
| May | 16.9° | 8.1° | 71mm | 12 |
| Jun | 20.3° | 11.2° | 59mm | 11 |
| Jul | 21.5° | 13° | 72mm | 13 |
| Aug | 21.9° | 13.4° | 55mm | 9 |
| Sep | 19.7° | 11.4° | 76mm | 11 |
| Oct | 15.3° | 8.9° | 110mm | 15 |
| Nov | 10.9° | 5.3° | 70mm | 11 |
| Dec | 8.4° | 3.8° | 74mm | 14 |
Oxford weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Oxford?
August is typically the warmest month in Oxford, with average daytime highs of 21.9°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 21.2°C.
What is the wettest month in Oxford?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 110mm of rain over roughly 15 rainy days. April is typically the driest (47mm).
How much does it rain in Oxford per year?
Oxford receives roughly 831mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 142 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Oxford?
Winter nights (December–February) in Oxford average around 3.1°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 1.9°C).