Oxford, England, United Kingdom: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Oxford, England, United Kingdom? If you're planning to go to Oxford, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Based on the climate and weather in Oxford, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Oxford, England, United Kingdom by month

January

January in Oxford is cold and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C) during the day. There is frost regularly. It rains about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Fleeces
Waterproof footwear
Socks
Warm pants or jeans
Jacket or coat
Light gloves or mittens
Standard footwear
Rain coat
Umbrella

February

If you vacation in Oxford during February, you are likely to find that it is cold. Temperatures tend to hover around the 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 30s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day.

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain regularly and snow occasionally. There is frost a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Fleeces
Jacket or coat
Waterproof luggage
Light gloves or mittens
Warm pants or jeans
Umbrella
Standard footwear

March

March in Oxford is pretty cool and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters.

During this time, temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C) to low 50s F (low 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Standard footwear
Socks
Light gloves or mittens
Waterproof footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Jacket or coat
Fleeces
Umbrella

April

April in Oxford is crisp and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters.

During this time, temperatures average in the 50s F (mid 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Light jacket or fleece
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Dresses
Long skirts
Socks
Pants or jeans
Standard footwear

May

In May, Oxford is relatively cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 60s F (high 10s C) and sometimes jump into the low 70s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the 40s F (single digits C).

This is also a rainy time for Oxford, with several of the days of the month having rain. In May, humidity reaches as high as 60%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Umbrella
Pants or jeans
Rain coat
Long skirts
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof luggage
Socks
Light jacket or fleece
Standard footwear
Waterproof footwear

June

In June, Oxford is balmy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 60s F (low 20s C) and regularly jump into the low 70s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 50s F (low 10s C).

This is also a rainy time for Oxford, with a few of the days of the month having rain. In June, humidity reaches as high as 60%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Light jacket or fleece
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Socks
Dresses
Long skirts
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Pants or jeans

July

In July, Oxford is mild. Temperatures routinely are in the low 70s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the 50s F (low 10s C).

This is also a rainy time for Oxford, with a few of the days of the month having rain. In July, humidity reaches as high as 60%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
Waterproof footwear
Shorts or short pants
Umbrella
Rain coat
Sunscreen lotion
Skirts
Waterproof luggage
Light footwear
Long and short sleeve shirts
Dresses

August

August for Oxford is balmy. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof luggage
Shorts or short pants
Skirts
Rain coat
Light footwear
Long and short sleeve shirts
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Sandals
Dresses

September

September here is mild and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Standard footwear
Pants or jeans
Long skirts
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Light jacket or fleece
Umbrella
Socks
Waterproof luggage

October

October for Oxford is cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Socks
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Standard footwear
Light jacket or fleece
Dresses
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Long skirts
Rain coat
Pants or jeans

November

If you vacation in Oxford during November, you are likely to find that it is brisk and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day.

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain regularly. There is frost once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Long skirts
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Pants or jeans
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Dresses
Socks
Waterproof luggage
Light jacket or fleece
Standard footwear
Umbrella

December

December in Oxford can be brisk and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about a third of the time.

But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 80% to 80% range on average. There is frost a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Jacket or coat
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Light gloves or mittens
Fleeces
Waterproof luggage
Standard footwear
Umbrella
Warm pants or jeans
Socks

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Oxford, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types G
A SIM card that works in Oxford
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
Theft can be a problem, so pack theft protection, including locks for luggage and a money belt or pouch
Appropriate museum wear
Bicycle friendly attire, if you plan on biking anywhere

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