Oxford in January
4.3out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 3°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
3°CAvg high
-5°CAvg low
10Rainy days (83 mm)
9:30 hDaylight
08:03Sunrise · 17:33 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 3°C
- Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -5°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in January varies a lot between years (±3.0 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. 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 | 3°C | -5°C | 83 mm | 10 | – | – | 4.3 |
| February | 6°C | -3°C | 73 mm | 9 | – | – | 4.8 |
| March | 11°C | 1°C | 101 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.6 |
| April | 18°C | 7°C | 121 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.6 |
| May | 23°C | 13°C | 116 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.2 |
| June | 27°C | 18°C | 105 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| July | 29°C | 20°C | 90 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| August | 28°C | 19°C | 80 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| September | 25°C | 14°C | 70 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| October | 19°C | 8°C | 76 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.4 |
| November | 11°C | 2°C | 85 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.1 |
| December | 5°C | -2°C | 87 mm | 10 | – | – | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Oxford in January?
Daytime highs average 3°C and nights about -5°C.
When is the best time to visit Oxford?
The best months are September, August, July, June.