SeasonMapOxford weather in November
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November in Oxford: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Oxford · #1102 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 59/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Oxford in November
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 — November
| Daytime high | 11°C / 52°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 40°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Rainfall | 67 mm / 2.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 88% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 6°C / 42°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.8 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.5 cm / 0.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 33 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Oxford in November
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.
BusyOxford Christmas Market, school holidays in 2 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).
Toughest weatherOxford's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Oxford in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Oxford Christmas Market
21 Nov – 31 DecChristmas & New YearCrowdedWooden huts down Broad Street from late November to the new year, with the Sheldonian behind them. It is one street, so it is congested rather than large. 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 November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Oxford?
- November in Oxford: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Oxford on SeasonMap's comfort score (59/100).
- What is the weather like in Oxford in November?
- In November, Oxford averages a daily high of 10.9°C and a low of 4.5°C, with about 67.1 mm of rain over roughly 10 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Oxford in November?
- Oxford has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in November.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — November
Within 300 km: London's Autumn colour in the royal parks around 15 Oct – 15 Nov, and Bath's Bath Christmas Market on 26 Nov – 13 Dec.