Oxford Weather Forecast
Oxford weather: 65°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Oxford?
No - rain is unlikely in Oxford today.
A 11% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,6 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Wed and Thu.
The next 7 days carry about 2.3 times a normal week's rain for August (0,6 in against 0,2 in).
16-day forecast for Oxford
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 54° | 11% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 52° | 3% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 71° / 53° | 0% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 54° | 4% | 15 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 74° / 58° | 16% · 0,3 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 76° / 61° | 51% · 0,3 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 60° | 82% | 13 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 63° / 56° | 71% · 0,3 in | 20 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 68° / 56° | 42% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 54° | 63% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 65° / 57° | 53% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 53° | 41% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 50° | 31% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 54° | 47% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 58° | 43% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 3 |
What this means for Oxford
Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 67°F is 5.8°F below the 72°F typical for this month.
A 11% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 59°F.
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.
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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 65°F (19°C) with overcast. Humidity is 47% 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 10:39 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 23, 2026 at 10:39 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
