When is the best time to go to Oxford
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Oxford, New Zealand. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Oxford
Oxford weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Oxford are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 77mm | 7.5hrs | 16.1hrs |
Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Oxford during the month of January
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Oxford, with some very good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Oxford and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Oxford with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 61mm | 7.2hrs | 14.8hrs |
February in Oxford is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Oxford, with some very good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Oxford and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Oxford with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 80mm | 5.7hrs | 13.4hrs |
The weather in March in Oxford is characteristically mild and a little damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Oxford.
March is in the fall / autumn in Oxford and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Oxford with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 81mm | 5.5hrs | 11.9hrs |
Oxford's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Oxford, with some very good weather at this time of year.
April is in the fall / autumn in Oxford and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Oxford with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 91mm | 4.3hrs | 10.8hrs |
May is a a little damp month in Oxford and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Oxford for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the fall / autumn in Oxford and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Oxford with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 76mm | 4hrs | 16.1hrs |
June is a reasonably dry month in Oxford and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Oxford for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in Oxford and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Oxford with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 93mm | 4hrs | 14.8hrs |
July in Oxford is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Oxford for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Oxford and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (49°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Oxford with around 93mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 97mm | 4.7hrs | 13.4hrs |
The weather in August in Oxford is characteristically cool and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Oxford for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the winter in Oxford and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Oxford with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 78mm | 5.4hrs | 11.9hrs |
Oxford's weather in September is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Oxford.
September is in the spring in Oxford and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Oxford with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 95mm | 6.4hrs | 10.8hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Oxford and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Oxford.
October is in the spring in Oxford and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Oxford with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 82mm | 6.8hrs | 16.1hrs |
Oxford's weather in November is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Oxford.
November is in the spring in Oxford and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Oxford with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 84mm | 7.1hrs | 14.8hrs |
December in Oxford is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Oxford, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
December is in the summer in Oxford and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Oxford with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Oxford weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 22°C 71.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 61mm 2.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 7.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 9°C 48.2°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 97mm 3.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 15.3°C 59.5°F |
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