Oxford Weather Forecast
Oxford weather: 59°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Oxford weather in May
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Climate in Oxford 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).
Best time to visit Oxford
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and November - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Oxford compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Oxford.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford-upon-Avon | 36 mi | 53°F | about the same | 31 in |
| London Heathrow Airport | 40 mi | 54°F | +33°F warmer | 30 in |
| Stonehenge | 47 mi | 52°F | about the same | 37 in |
| Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites | 47 mi | 52°F | about the same | 37 in |
| Hampshire | 48 mi | 53°F | about the same | 36 in |
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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 59°F (15°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 66% and wind is 5 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 9:26 AM.
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. |
|---|---|
| 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 21, 2026 at 9:26 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
