The climate in Oxford during December can be summarized as cool and a little damp.
December is in the winter in Oxford and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 11°C (52°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 11.2°C 52.2°F |
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Nightly temperature | -2°C 28.4°F |
Average temperature | 4.6°C 40.3°F |
Daily sunshine | 5.7 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 83 mm 3.3 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 15.2°C 59.4°F |
Humidity | 69% |
Windspeed | 14kph 9 mph |
On average December is the 3rd driest 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.
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 December 2025.
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Hottest month: | July | 31.1°C 88°F |
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Driest month: | April | 75mm 3ins |
Sunniest month: | April | 9hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 8.7°C 47.7°F |
Wettest month: | August | 114mm 4.5ins |