Oxford in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Oxford in may 2025
The weather in Oxford in may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather 0.1cm
Weather at 6am
49°F
Partly Cloudy
28% of time
26%
22%
13%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Cloudy
34% of time
29%
18%
16%
Weather at 6pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
26% of time
25%
24%
22%
Weather at 3am
45°F
29%
22%
18%
17%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Oxford in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Oxford in may.
The climate of Oxford in may is tolerable
In may in Oxford, the climate is wet (with 2.7in of rainfall over 4 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 1.8in of rainfall over 3 days.
The climate is relatively fresh in that area may, but it is bearable by dressing hot. The high seasonal norm is 61°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Oxford is 56°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Oxford in may with a maximum record of 76°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 34°F in 2018. You can hope to have about 8 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 26% of time.
On average, in Oxford, the days of may last 15:40. Sunrise is at 04:12 and sets at 19:52.
With proper weather, this month is okay (but not the best) to go in this city.
Oxford: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Oxford. more information
May: another location in England?
If you want to go to England in may, there are destinations with better weather than Oxford:
In may, London, Bristol, Cambridge, Southampton, Tunbridge Wells and Chester have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Oxford in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 76°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 34°F (2018) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.3in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 92% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.69km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 54% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:12 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:52 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:40 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Oxford in may 2024:
47°F to 59°F
50°F to 58°F
47°F to 52°F
45°F to 59°F
47°F to 59°F
47°F to 61°F
50°F to 63°F
49°F to 65°F
52°F to 67°F
56°F to 67°F
52°F to 68°F
56°F to 70°F
54°F to 63°F
52°F to 61°F
54°F to 63°F
52°F to 59°F
54°F to 65°F
54°F to 61°F
50°F to 67°F
47°F to 61°F
49°F to 54°F
52°F to 61°F
50°F to 54°F
47°F to 59°F
49°F to 63°F
50°F to 61°F
49°F to 58°F
52°F to 59°F
54°F to 61°F
50°F to 61°F
52°F to 56°F
Map: other cities in England in may
Cities near Oxford:
| Cotswolds in may | tolerable weather |
| Swindon in may | tolerable weather |
| Stratford-Upon-Avon in may | tolerable weather |
| Northampton in may | tolerable weather |
| Gloucester in may | tolerable weather |
| Stonehenge in may | tolerable weather |
| Coventry in may | tolerable weather |
| London in may | good weather |
| Bath in may | tolerable weather |
| Birmingham in may | tolerable weather |
| Southampton in may | good weather |
| Bristol in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Oxford in may:
Weather data for Oxford for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Oxford. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Oxford can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Oxford.