Oxford in January
5.9out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 12°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.
12°CAvg high
2°CAvg low
11Rainy days (117 mm)
10:00 hDaylight
06:53Sunrise · 16:53 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 12°C
- Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.7 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C | 2°C | 117 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.9 |
| February | 15°C | 4°C | 120 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.4 |
| March | 19°C | 7°C | 127 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.9 |
| April | 23°C | 11°C | 104 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| May | 27°C | 16°C | 86 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| June | 30°C | 20°C | 103 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.0 |
| July | 31°C | 22°C | 110 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.3 |
| August | 31°C | 21°C | 94 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.7 |
| September | 28°C | 18°C | 78 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| October | 23°C | 12°C | 76 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| November | 18°C | 6°C | 102 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.2 |
| December | 13°C | 4°C | 117 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Oxford in January?
Daytime highs average 12°C and nights about 2°C.
When is the best time to visit Oxford?
The best months are October, September, April, May.