Oxfordshire weather in May
Planning a journey to Oxfordshire this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Oxfordshire in May?
Oxfordshire is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Oxfordshire generally has moderate temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C and nighttime temperatures around 8°C in Oxford.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Henley on Thames with an average of 62 mm to moderate rainfall in Burford with 69 mm. Meanwhile, Oxford enjoys approximately 201 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Oxfordshire in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Oxfordshire climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Oxfordshire?
Oxford
In May Oxford generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Banbury
In May Banbury generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Woodstock
In May Woodstock generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Bicester
In May Bicester generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Burford
In May Burford generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Oxfordshire, in the United Kingdom.
Is May the best time to visit Oxfordshire?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Oxford, May might be a good time to visit Oxfordshire. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Oxford. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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