Oxfordshire Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Oxfordshire, the United Kingdom in August.

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Planning a getaway to Oxfordshire, the United Kingdom this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Oxfordshire in August

Oxfordshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. August in Oxfordshire generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation. August falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Oxford.

For specific regional insights in Oxfordshire, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Henley on Thames with an average of 67 mm (2.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Alvescot with 72 mm (2.8 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Oxford sees close to 197 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Oxfordshire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Oxfordshire — and find the best time to visit. (based on Oxford)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April14°C (57°F) May17°C (63°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August22°C (72°F) September20°C (68°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Oxfordshire in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Oxfordshire.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Oxfordshire

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Oxfordshire, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Oxfordshire (August)

Precipitation variation in Oxfordshire (August)

Oxford

In August Oxford generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
197 hours
147 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Oxford →

Banbury

In August Banbury generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
197 hours
147 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Banbury →

Woodstock

In August Woodstock generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
197 hours
147 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Woodstock →

Bicester

In August Bicester generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
197 hours
147 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bicester →

Burford

In August Burford generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
202 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Oxfordshire, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Oxfordshire in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Oxford 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Banbury 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Woodstock 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Bicester 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Burford 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Witney 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)

Oxfordshire weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Oxfordshire, the United Kingdom in August?

Expect perfect weather across Oxfordshire, the United Kingdom in August. The popular destination of Oxford averages 22°C (72°F) by day and 13°C (55°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in Oxfordshire, the United Kingdom in August?

Oxford averages a daytime maximum of 22°C (72°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 13°C (55°F).

Does Oxfordshire, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in Oxfordshire, the United Kingdom. Oxford averages only about 67 mm (2.6 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Oxfordshire, the United Kingdom?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Oxfordshire, the United Kingdom with overall perfect weather in Oxford. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Oxford. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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