Oxfordshire Weather in December

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

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Planning a journey to Oxfordshire, the United Kingdom this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Oxfordshire in December

Oxfordshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Oxfordshire generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Oxford.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bicester with an average of 61 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Shrivenham with 69 mm (2.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in December. Oxford sees roughly 56 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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 December

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 December for some of the most popular destinations in Oxfordshire, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Oxfordshire (December)

Precipitation variation in Oxfordshire (December)

Oxford

In December Oxford generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
73 hours
56 hours
64 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Oxford →

Banbury

In December Banbury generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
73 hours
56 hours
64 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Banbury →

Woodstock

In December Woodstock generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
73 hours
56 hours
64 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Woodstock →

Bicester

In December Bicester generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
73 hours
56 hours
64 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Bicester →

Burford

In December Burford generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
54 hours
60 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Burford →

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In our records: the United Kingdom December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in the United Kingdom in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest December daytime high in the United Kingdom was -10°C (14°F) in Glasgow on December 29, 1995.
  • From our sources, the wettest December day in the United Kingdom brought 301 mm (12 in) in Belfast on December 4, 1982.

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Oxford 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Banbury 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Woodstock 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Bicester 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Burford 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Witney 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)

Oxfordshire weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, Oxfordshire, the United Kingdom generally has poor weather conditions. Oxford sees daytime temperatures near 9°C (48°F), with nights cooling to roughly 3°C (37°F).

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

Average temperatures in Oxfordshire, the United Kingdom during December range from a nighttime low near 3°C (37°F) to a daytime high around 9°C (48°F) in Oxford.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Oxfordshire, the United Kingdom during December, with Oxford averaging close to 62 mm (2.4 in).

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

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Oxfordshire, the United Kingdom due to the typically poor weather in Oxford.

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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