Oxford in January
5.8out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 11°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
11°CAvg high
2°CAvg low
10Rainy days (123 mm)
9:57 hDaylight
07:09Sunrise · 17:06 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 11°C
- Frequent rain: about 10 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 (2.5 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 | 11°C | 2°C | 123 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.8 |
| February | 14°C | 4°C | 122 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.3 |
| March | 19°C | 8°C | 129 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.9 |
| April | 23°C | 12°C | 122 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.6 |
| May | 27°C | 17°C | 123 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.5 |
| June | 31°C | 21°C | 92 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.9 |
| July | 32°C | 23°C | 100 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.4 |
| August | 32°C | 22°C | 82 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.7 |
| September | 30°C | 19°C | 83 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.9 |
| October | 24°C | 13°C | 97 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.0 |
| November | 17°C | 7°C | 105 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.1 |
| December | 13°C | 4°C | 134 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.9 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Oxford in January?
Daytime highs average 11°C and nights about 2°C.
When is the best time to visit Oxford?
The best months are October, September, April, May.