Oxfordshire Weather Forecast
Oxfordshire weather: 69°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Oxfordshire is a county in England. Oxfordshire is a county or metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. It has a population of about 690.000.
Right now it is 69°F (21°C) in Oxfordshire with clear sky. It feels like 66°F. Today runs from 57°F to 78°F. Chance of precipitation is 10%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.1/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Oxfordshire 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 August. The forecast high of 78°F is 5.8°F above the 72°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Oxfordshire 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.
Active alerts for Oxfordshire
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Weather in Oxfordshire right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:49 AM, Aug 25 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Oxfordshire
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 57° | 10% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light rain | 76° / 61° | 71% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 71° / 63° | 94% · 1,0 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 67° / 58° | 71% · 0,2 in | 16 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light rain | 72° / 59° | 67% · 0,2 in | 17 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 73° / 56° | 78% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 68° / 56° | 39% · 0,3 in | 17 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 51° | 31% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 55° | 43% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 56° | 22% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 63° | 27% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 58° | 27% | 11 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light showers | 65° / 58° | 18% · 0,5 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 50° | 30% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 49° | — | 11 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 4 |
Climate in Oxfordshire month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44° | 35° | 3,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 49° | 40° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 53° | 39° | 2,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 58° | 42° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 65° | 49° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 70° | 54° | 1,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 75° | 57° | 1,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 72° | 55° | 1,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 67° | 52° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 59° | 48° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 51° | 41° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 49° | 41° | 3,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Oxfordshire
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Air quality and pollen in Oxfordshire
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Oxfordshire
Go in May, June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and November - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by city in Oxfordshire
1 cities mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Oxfordshire?
Oxfordshire is a county in England. Its coordinates are 51.752, -1.2577. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Oxfordshire right now?
It is currently 69°F (21°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 56% and wind is 11 mph.
When is the best time to visit Oxfordshire?
May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Oxfordshire, which has a temperate climate. January, February and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Oxfordshire in?
Oxfordshire observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 10:49 AM.
How many people live in Oxfordshire?
Oxfordshire has a population of approximately 690.000.
What is the nearest airport to Oxfordshire?
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 Oxfordshire?
Popular options include Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Stonehenge, British Museum, River Thames, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament and Tower of London.
What places are in Oxfordshire?
Oxfordshire covers 1 places in this atlas, including Oxford.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| 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 August 25, 2026 at 10:49 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
