When is the best time to go to Oxford

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Oxford, United States. 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.

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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

Oxford January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 90mm 5.9hrs 10.9hrs

January 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 pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Oxford and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Oxford with around 90mm 3.5 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Oxford February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 92mm 6.7hrs 11.8hrs

February 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.

February is in the winter in Oxford and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 11°C (52°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Oxford with around 92mm 3.6 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Oxford March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 99mm 7.9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Oxford is characteristically cool and a little damp.

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.

March is in the spring in Oxford and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Oxford with around 99mm 3.9 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Oxford April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 75mm 9hrs 14hrs

Oxford's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Oxford, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Oxford and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Oxford with around 75mm 2.9 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 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Oxford May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 103mm 9.1hrs 15hrs

May is a damp month in Oxford and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Oxford, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Oxford and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Oxford with around 103mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Oxford June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 95mm 9.8hrs 10.9hrs

June in Oxford is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Oxford, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Oxford and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest 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 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Oxford July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 105mm 9.2hrs 11.8hrs

July in Oxford is generally damp with the temperature being hot.

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.

July is in the summer in Oxford and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Oxford with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Oxford August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 114mm 8.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Oxford is characteristically hot, humid and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Oxford for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Oxford and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Oxford with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Oxford September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 89mm 8hrs 14hrs

Oxford's weather in September is typically warm, humid and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Oxford, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Oxford and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Oxford with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Oxford October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 83mm 7.6hrs 15hrs

October is a a little damp month in Oxford and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Oxford, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Oxford and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Oxford with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Oxford November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 83mm 6.4hrs 10.9hrs

November in Oxford is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Oxford.

November is in the fall / autumn in Oxford and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Oxford with around 83mm 3.3 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Oxford December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 83mm 5.7hrs 11.8hrs

December 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 relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Oxford and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 11°C (52°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Oxford with around 83mm 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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Oxford weather stats

Oxford weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.1°C 88°F
Driest month: April 75mm 3ins
Sunniest month: April 9hrs
Coldest month: January 8.7°C 47.7°F
Wettest month: August 114mm 4.5ins
Warmest sea: August 26.3°C 79.3°F
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