August · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Oxford in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Oxford in August
Average temperature 18°C, 42 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
9.5/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 42 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Oxford scores 9.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 18°C, 42 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Oxford's colleges, the Radcliffe Camera, and the Cherwell give the city its stone-and-water character.
August in Oxford tops the year's climate scores
August averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 42 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.6 daylight hours.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Oxford at 9.5/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Oxford in August?
- In August, Oxford averages 18°C, 42 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.5/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Oxford?
- August earns a 9.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Oxford in August?
- Expect about 42 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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