Average Monthly Sunshine in Oxford

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Oxford receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Oxford varies. It peaks at 215 hours in July and drops to 56 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1628 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, the city 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’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Oxford enjoys an average of 1628 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

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

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