When to go · Oxford

Oxford in May

Great month. Inside Oxford's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.

Key facts

Plan around it

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Oxford

Inside Oxford's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.

Long-term averages

OxfordHighs around 16 °C, lows around 8 °C, rain on about 9 daysHighs around 61 °F, lows around 46 °F, rain on about 9 days
London and the south-east, United Kingdom · London, Oxford, Cambridge, Kent, Brightonbest weather
Mildest and driest region; summer heat waves above 30 °C are now common, and older Tube lines and many homes have no air conditioning.Mildest and driest region; summer heat waves above 86 °F are now common, and older Tube lines and many homes have no air conditioning.

United Kingdom overall: One of the best months: long days, fewer midges, drier than average. Two bank-holiday weekends.