When to go to Oxford?
Honey-coloured colleges keep their quadrangles behind gates that open for a few hours a day. Christ Church's hall and staircase will look familiar to anyone who has watched the Harry Potter films, and the Bodleian faces the domed Radcliffe Camera across a courtyard of worn flagstones. The Ashmolean covers everything else, from Minoan pottery to Turner; the pubs handle the rest.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Oxford, aim for May to August.
See also: Where to go in May? · Where to go in June? · Where to go in July? · Where to go in August?
Month-by-month weather in Oxford
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.5 | 45 | 5 | 50 |
| February | 4.8 | 64 | 7 | 48 |
| March | 6.0 | 91 | 7 | 51 |
| April | 8.6 | 57 | 9 | 61 |
| May | 10.2 | 75 | 13 | 66 |
| June | 12.4 | 49 | 16 | 77 |
| July | 10.6 | 69 | 17 | 71 |
| August | 10.2 | 44 | 18 | 73 |
| September | 7.9 | 97 | 15 | 59 |
| October | 6.2 | 90 | 12 | 52 |
| November | 4.5 | 97 | 8 | 45 |
| December | 2.6 | 72 | 6 | 41 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Oxford, the sunniest month is June, and the driest is August (about 44 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 18°C). Over the year, an average of 850 mm of rain falls, and 4 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Oxford?
- Christ Church College (Harry Potter)
- Bodleian Library and Radcliffe Camera
- Ashmolean Museum
- Bridge of Sighs (Hertford College)
Practical info
- Country: United Kingdom
- Station: Oxford
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