September · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Oxford in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Oxford in September
Average temperature 15°C, 81 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
8.3/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 81 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
September in Oxford scores 8.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 15°C, 81 mm of rain, and roughly 22 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.
September in Oxford: strong conditions, 4th of 12
September averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 81 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.6 hours of daylight.
It scores 8.3/10 here, 4th 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.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Oxford in September?
- In September, Oxford averages 15°C, 81 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.3/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Oxford?
- September earns a 8.3/10 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 September?
- Expect about 81 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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