Oxford Map
Interactive map of Oxford with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.
Summary
Oxford is a city in Oxfordshire. Oxford is known for the university colleges. It has a population of about 155.000.
Right now it is 54°F (12°C) in Oxford with mainly clear. It feels like 52°F. Today runs from 54°F to 66°F. Chance of precipitation is 39%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.2/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Oxford is May, June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and November tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 75°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 35°F.
The closest major airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 40 mi away. Nearby highlights include Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Stonehenge, British Museum and River Thames.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 66°F is 6.5°F above the 59°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Oxford today at 9.4/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Map of Oxford
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Coordinates: 51°45′7.2″N 1°15′27.7″W (51.752, -1.2577)
Quick facts about Oxford
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| County | Oxfordshire |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Continent | Europe |
| Coordinates | 51°45′7.2″N 1°15′27.7″W (51.752, -1.2577) |
| Population | 155.000 |
| Known for | the university colleges |
| Local time | 8:43 PM (UTC+01:00) |
| Best months | May, June, July and August |
| Climate | Temperate |
Getting to Oxford
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR) · 40 mi
- London Gatwick Airport (LGW) · 62 mi
- Dublin Airport (DUB) · 240 mi
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) · 253 mi
- Stratford-upon-Avon · 36 mi · roughly 50 min driving
- London · 51 mi · roughly 1.2 h driving
- Bath · 54 mi · roughly 1.2 h driving
- Birmingham · 57 mi · roughly 1.3 h driving
- Bristol · 61 mi · roughly 1.4 h driving
- Cambridge · 67 mi · roughly 1.5 h driving
Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.
Airports near Oxford
Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | 40 mi | London |
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | 62 mi | Sussex |
| Dublin Airport | DUB | 240 mi | Dublin |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | CDG | 253 mi | Paris |
| Amsterdam Schiphol Airport | AMS | 259 mi | Amsterdam |
| Paris Orly Airport | ORY | 263 mi | Paris |
Things to do in Oxford
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Oxford.
Explore Oxford
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Oxford?
Oxford is a city in Oxfordshire. Its coordinates are 51.752, -1.2577. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Oxford right now?
It is currently 54°F (12°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 93% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Oxford?
May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Oxford, which has a temperate climate. January, February and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Oxford in?
Oxford observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 8:43 PM.
How many people live in Oxford?
Oxford has a population of approximately 155.000.
What is the nearest airport to Oxford?
The closest airports are London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 40 mi away, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 62 mi away and Dublin Airport (DUB), 240 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Oxford?
Popular options include Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Stonehenge, British Museum, River Thames, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament and Tower of London.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 1, 2026 at 8:43 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
