SeasonMapOxford weather in January
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January in Oxford: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Oxford · #1032 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 55/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Oxford in January
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 — January
| Daytime high | 8°C / 47°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Rainfall | 61 mm / 2.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 88% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Sunshine | 3.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.4 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Snowfall | 2.3 cm / 0.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 28 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Oxford in January
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.
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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).
Toughest weatherOxford's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
January coincides with Port Meadow under water.
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What's on in Oxford in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Port Meadow under water
1 Dec – 28 Feb · usuallyFlood seasonThe Thames spreads across Port Meadow most winters and the towpath north of Walton Well goes under. It freezes some years, which is the only time Oxford skates. 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 January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Oxford?
- January in Oxford: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Oxford on SeasonMap's comfort score (55/100).
- What is the weather like in Oxford in January?
- In January, Oxford averages a daily high of 8.3°C and a low of 2°C, with about 61.3 mm of rain over roughly 11.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Oxford in January?
- Oxford has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 28 in January.
- Does it snow in Oxford in January?
- Oxford sees roughly 2.3 cm of snowfall in January.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — January
Within 300 km: Isle of Wight's Brent geese and winter waders around 1 Oct – 15 Mar, and Bournemouth's Winter waders on Poole Harbour around 15 Oct – 10 Mar.