July · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Oxford in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Oxford in July
Average temperature 18°C, 73 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
8.7/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 73 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
July in Oxford scores 8.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 18°C, 73 mm of rain, and roughly 27 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.
July in Oxford — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)
Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 73 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 16.1 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Oxford at 8.7/10 (3rd of 12), just behind August at 9.5/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for peak pricing, and 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 July?
- In July, Oxford averages 18°C, 73 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.7/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Oxford?
- July earns a 8.7/10 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 July?
- Expect about 73 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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