May · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Oxford in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Oxford in May
Average temperature 13°C, 76 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.2/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 76 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Oxford scores 8.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 13°C, 76 mm of rain, and roughly 25 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.
May holds up well in Oxford — 6th best month
May averages 13°C (55°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 76 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.7 hours of daylight.
It scores 8.2/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Oxford in May?
- In May, Oxford averages 13°C, 76 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.2/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Oxford?
- May earns a 8.2/10 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 May?
- Expect about 76 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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