Climate Insights for Oxford

The climate in Oxford is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1200mm of precipitation falls per year. Oxford receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Oxford is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Snowfall occurs from April to November, with around 80cm accumulating over the season.

Oxford sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°C to 20°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 15°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Oxford is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1200mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 100mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 132mm of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 85mm. That's 47mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from April to November, with around 80cm accumulating over the season. July typically sees the most snow at around 18cm.

Oxford is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 13km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Oxford, which began on March 20, 2026. Oxford is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 1°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Oxford based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.