SeasonMapOxford weather in October
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October in Oxford: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Oxford · #869 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 70/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Oxford in October
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 — October
| Daytime high | 16°C / 60°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 47°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Rainfall | 86 mm / 3.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 30 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Oxford in October
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.
BusyOctober half-term in United Kingdom, school holidays in 3 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.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
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.
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Oxford in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Oxford?
- October in Oxford: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Oxford on SeasonMap's comfort score (70/100).
- What is the weather like in Oxford in October?
- In October, Oxford averages a daily high of 15.6°C and a low of 8.5°C, with about 85.8 mm of rain over roughly 11.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Oxford in October?
- Oxford has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in October.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — October
Within 300 km: London's Autumn colour in the royal parks around 15 Oct – 15 Nov, and Isle of Wight's Isle of Wight Walking Festival around 1–20 Oct.