What is the weather like in Oxford in May?

Expect temperatures between 8°C and 16°C with 24% average rain probability and about 8 hours of sunshine daily.

What is the weather like in Oxford in May?

Oxford in May scores 66/100 based on 30 years of climate data. Recommended for planning your trip.

Who should visit Oxford in May?

May in Oxford is ideal for: Families with children, Outdoor enthusiasts, Cultural tourists, Honeymoon couples, Business travelers.

Oxford Weather in May | 30-Year Forecast

Avg High

16°C

Hottest around day 31

Avg Low

8°C

Coolest around day 1

Rainy Days

12days

24% avg rain chance

Sunshine

8hrs/day

Spring season

Essential Travel Info for Oxford

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Currency

GBP

£ British pound

Language

English

Driving

Left side

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Safety

High Safety

GPI: 1.667

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COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please seeYour COVID-19 Vaccinationfor more information.

Hepatitis A

Consider hepatitis A vaccination for most travelers. It is recommended for travelers who will be doing higher risk activities, such as visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where a traveler might get infected through food or water. It is recommended for travelers who plan on eating street food.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to the United Kingdom. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to the United Kingdom.

Measles

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according toCDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.

Polio

In the United Kingdom poliovirus has been identified in the past year.Travelers to the United Kingdom are at increased risk of exposure to poliovirus.Vaccine recommendations: Adults traveling to the United Kingdom who received a complete polio vaccination series as children may receive a single lifetime booster dose of inactivated polio vaccine; travelers who are unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated should receive a complete polio vaccination series before travel. Children who are not fully vaccinated will be considered for anaccelerated vaccination schedule.

Rabies

Dogs infected with rabies are not commonly found in the United Kingdom.If rabies exposures occur while in the United Kingdom, rabies vaccines are typically available throughout most of the country.Rabies pre-exposure vaccination considerations include whether travelers 1) will be performing occupational or recreational activities that increase risk for exposure to potentially rabid animals and 2) might have difficulty getting prompt access to safe post-exposure prophylaxis.Please consult with a healthcare provider to determine whether you should receive pre-exposure vaccination before travel.For more information, seecountry rabies status assessments.

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Is May a Good Time to Visit Oxford?

👍Recommended for planning your trip(66/100)

Short Answer

Ideal May conditions in Oxford: 16°C comfortable highs, just 24% chance of rain. The 75% humidity feels pleasant, making this prime sightseeing season.

Decision Factors

Vaccinations required

Yellow Fever

Health precautions needed

Be aware of: Leptospirosis, Hantavirus, Tuberculosis (TB)

Plenty of sunshine

10h of sunshine daily

Shoulder season - balanced conditions

50% of peak - good value with moderate crowds

Exceptional dining scene

15 Michelin-listed restaurants

Good For

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Families with children
Comfortable 16.3°C temperatures and low 24% rain risk
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Outdoor enthusiasts
Ideal hiking conditions: 16.3°C, 24% rain chance
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Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
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Honeymoon couples
Wedding score 85/100 with romantic weather conditions
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Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather

Who Should Avoid

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Elderly travelers
75% humidity creates difficult conditions

"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA POWER satellite data,Oxford in May averages 16°C with 24% precipitation probability."

📊 Source: 30YearWeather.com🛰️ Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)View Methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions: Oxford in May

What are the temperatures in Oxford in May?

Daytime highs average 16°C, nights drop to 8°C. Temperatures remain fairly consistent.

How many rainy days in Oxford in May?

Expect around 12 days with measurable rainfall. Rain is unlikely to disrupt plans.

What to wear in Oxford in May?

Layers are key. A medium-weight jacket and closed-toe shoes.

Is May peak season in Oxford?

This is shoulder season—moderate prices and manageable crowds.

Oxford Weather in May

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