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Weather in January in Oxfordshire

Are you planning a trip a to Oxfordshire in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Oxfordshire in January?

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

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Oxford. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bicester with an average of 59 mm to moderate rainfall in Shrivenham with 66 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 64 hours of sunlight in Oxford. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Oxfordshire in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Oxfordshire climate page.

Where to go in Oxfordshire in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Oxfordshire on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Oxfordshire?

Oxford

In January Oxford generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Oxford
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   December December
<<  
9°C 
3°C 
56 hours 
62 mm 
16 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
2°C 
64 hours 
59 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
2°C 
80 hours 
52 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Oxford

Banbury

In January Banbury generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Banbury
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   December December
<<  
9°C 
3°C 
56 hours 
63 mm 
16 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
2°C 
64 hours 
60 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
2°C 
80 hours 
53 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Banbury

Woodstock

In January Woodstock generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Woodstock
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
9°C 
3°C 
56 hours 
63 mm 
16 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
2°C 
64 hours 
60 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
2°C 
80 hours 
54 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Woodstock

Bicester

In January Bicester generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Bicester
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
9°C 
3°C 
56 hours 
61 mm 
16 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
2°C 
64 hours 
59 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
2°C 
80 hours 
52 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Bicester

Burford

In January Burford generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Burford
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
9°C 
3°C 
54 hours 
67 mm 
18 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
2°C 
60 hours 
64 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
2°C 
75 hours 
56 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Burford

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Oxfordshire, in the United Kingdom.

Is January the best time to visit Oxfordshire?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Oxfordshire with often 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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