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Oxford weather in May (Oxfordshire, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Oxford as May approaches? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In May, Oxford usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 17°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 8°C.

Precipitation

Oxford in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With approximately 201 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Oxford climate page with graphs.

 

Oxford, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 62 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
SunshineSunshine 201 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Oxford, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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