February · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Oxford in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Oxford in February
Average temperature 6°C, 60 mm of rain, about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
6.0/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 60 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 11
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Oxford scores 6.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 60 mm of rain, and roughly 11 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.
February in Oxford — workable with trade-offs
Expect 6°C (43°F) in February. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 60 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Oxford — 3.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Oxford in February?
- In February, Oxford averages 6°C, 60 mm of rain, and about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.0/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Oxford?
- February earns a 6.0/10 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 February?
- Expect about 60 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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