Oxford weather in October (Oxfordshire, United Kingdom)

Looking to travel to Oxford in October? This guide provides all the details you need.

In October, Oxford generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 15°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 8°C.

Oxford in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 112 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Oxford, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 112 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in October

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 Oxford in October?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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