SeasonMapOxford weather in April
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April in Oxford: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Oxford · #734 of 1383 destinations to visit in April · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Oxford in April
Other months in Oxford
Oxford's forum calls July warm by UK standards, peaking around 25°C with the occasional day up to 30°C, but nights can still drop to 12-16°C. Regulars are consistent that British summer weather changes day by day, so packing both light layers and an umbrella is the standard advice.
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Oxford climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 15°C / 59°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Rainfall | 38 mm / 1.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Oxford in April
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyEaster / spring holiday in United Kingdom, school holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Oxford's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherOxford's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
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What's on in Oxford in April
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Closure
Colleges shut for exam term
20 Apr – 20 Jun · usuallyThrough Trinity term most colleges close their quads to visitors or cut the hours hard, and the ones that stay open charge. Christ Church and Magdalen publish their own days; check before you queue. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Oxford — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Oxford?
Oxford in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Oxford?
- April in Oxford: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Oxford on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Oxford in April?
- In April, Oxford averages a daily high of 14.8°C and a low of 4.8°C, with about 38 mm of rain over roughly 7.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Oxford in April?
- Oxford has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in April.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — April
Within 300 km: London's Blossom in the squares around 25 Mar – 30 Apr, and Birmingham's Vaisakhi around 13–27 Apr.