Oxford Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Oxford. Expect long, bright days with 215 hours in July and darker periods with just 56 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1633 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Oxford serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.9 hours of daily sunlight.

Oxford enjoys an average of 1633 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

October, Oxford’s wettest month, receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Oxford Precipitation page.