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Oxford from London
- Climate suitability
- 40/100for the year
- Best month
- July66/100
- 17.7°C · 338h sunshine
Ranked for warmer and drier in May: 37/100
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Last updated 2026-10-27 (UTC)
Oxford is a historic destination in the United Kingdom, renowned for its heritage and impressive architecture.
Oxford offers a rich selection of landmarks and historic institutions, making it a compelling destination for travellers interested in culture, history, and architecture.
Oxford has a climate suitability rating of 40.
The recommended months to visit Oxford are June, July, and August.
Why Oxford?
Strongest in summer
July is Oxford's highest-scoring month at 66/100.
17.7°C
mean July temperature
338h
July sunshine
65.3mm
July rainfall
- 0.6 °C cooler than London
- 10.3 mm more rain than London
- 7.9 fewer sunshine hours than London
Best time to visit
For Oxford, the highest climate suitability scores are in July (66/100). That describes a typical month, not a personalised trip match.
Warmest month
July
17.7 °C mean
Driest month
April
43.7 mm
Sunniest month
July
338 sunshine hours
Sea temperature
Not available yet
Compared with London in May
Figures show how this place differs from London, using typical monthly weather for May. This is not a personalised trip match and does not include prices.
- 0.6 °C cooler than London
- 10.3 mm more rain than London
- 7.9 fewer sunshine hours than London
Things to do
Getting there
London Oxford Airport (OXF)
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Explore Oxford
Places to visit around this destination.
Climate by month
Scores describe how suitable a typical month is. They are not a personalised match.
- Jan24
- Feb27
- Mar29
- Apr40
- May49
- Jun61
- Jul66
- Aug61
- Sept50
- Oct32
- Nov22
- Dec19
Best month: July · Climate suitability: 66/100
Show detailed climate data
| Month | Temp °C | Rain mm | Sunshine h | Sea °C | Score | vs London °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.6 | 57.6 | 127.2 | Unavailable | 24 | −0.2 °C |
| February | 5.6 | 54.2 | 145.9 | Unavailable | 27 | −0.3 °C |
| March | 6.8 | 67.4 | 201.0 | Unavailable | 29 | −0.5 °C |
| April | 8.8 | 43.7 | 280.0 | Unavailable | 40 | −0.5 °C |
| May (selected travel window) | 12.4 | 67.6 | 320.9 | Unavailable | 49 | −0.6 °C |
| June | 15.7 | 57.8 | 326.2 | Unavailable | 61 | −0.7 °C |
| July (highest climate score) | 17.7 | 65.3 | 337.6 | Unavailable | 66 | −0.7 °C |
| August | 17.2 | 61.8 | 296.1 | Unavailable | 61 | −0.8 °C |
| September | 14.9 | 67.1 | 244.7 | Unavailable | 50 | −0.7 °C |
| October | 11.6 | 81.6 | 183.5 | Unavailable | 32 | −0.6 °C |
| November | 7.7 | 70.2 | 130.3 | Unavailable | 22 | −0.4 °C |
| December | 6.5 | 68.9 | 93.5 | Unavailable | 19 | −0.3 °C |