The climate in Oxford during January can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.
January is in the winter in Oxford and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 6.6°C 43.8°F |
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Nightly temperature | 1.1°C 33.9°F |
Average temperature | 3.8°C 38.8°F |
Daily sunshine | 2 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 57 mm 2.2 ins |
Rainy days | 17 days |
Sea temperature | 9.6°C 49.4°F |
Humidity | 91% |
Windspeed | 16.6kph 10 mph |
On average January is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Oxford with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Oxford in January 2025.
Best places to visit in January
Hottest month: | July | 21.4°C 70.5°F |
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Driest month: | February | 40mm 1.6ins |
Sunniest month: | June | 7.2hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 6.4°C 43.5°F |
Wettest month: | December | 64mm 2.5ins |