Oxford Weather in August

What's the weather like in Oxford (England) in August 2024?

The climate in Oxford during August can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

August is in the summer in Oxford and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

Oxford weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21.2°C 70.1°F
Nightly temperature 11.5°C 52.6°F
Average temperature 16.3°C 61.3°F
Daily sunshine 6.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 59 mm 2.3 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 16.6°C 61.9°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 13.3kph 8 mph

On average August is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Oxford with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Oxford

Oxford average temperature in August

August rainfall

Oxford average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Oxford average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Oxford in August 2024.

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Oxford weather stats

Oxford weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.4°C 70.5°F
Driest month: February 40mm 1.6ins
Sunniest month: June 7.2hrs
Coldest month: January 6.4°C 43.5°F
Wettest month: December 64mm 2.5ins
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