The climate in Oxford during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Oxford and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 23.7°C 74.6°F |
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Nightly temperature | 9.4°C 48.8°F |
Average temperature | 16.5°C 61.7°F |
Daily sunshine | 8 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 70 mm 2.7 ins |
Rainy days | 6 days |
Sea temperature | 22.6°C 72.7°F |
Humidity | 71% |
Windspeed | 10.8kph 7 mph |
On average October is the driest month of the year in Oxford with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
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 October 2024.
Best places to visit in October
Hottest month: | July | 31.5°C 88.7°F |
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Driest month: | October | 70mm 2.8ins |
Sunniest month: | October | 8hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 10.8°C 51.4°F |
Wettest month: | March | 166mm 6.5ins |