What is the weather like in Oxford in October?

Expect temperatures between 8°C and 15°C with 25% average rain probability and about 8 hours of sunshine daily.

What is the weather like in Oxford in October?

Oxford in October scores 63/100 based on 30 years of climate data. A reasonable choice for your trip.

Who should visit Oxford in October?

October in Oxford is ideal for: Cultural tourists, Business travelers.

Oxford Weather in October | 30-Year Forecast

Avg High

15°C

Hottest around day 1

Avg Low

8°C

Coolest around day 31

Rainy Days

13days

25% avg rain chance

Sunshine

8hrs/day

Autumn 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 October a Good Time to Visit Oxford?

👌A reasonable choice for your trip(63/100)

Short Answer

October is excellent for visiting Oxford: comfortable 15°C temperatures, only 25% rain risk, and 5.6h of daily sunshine create ideal conditions for exploration.

Decision Factors

Vaccinations required

Yellow Fever

Very high humidity

83% average humidity

Health precautions needed

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

Shoulder season - balanced conditions

50% of peak - good value with moderate crowds

Exceptional dining scene

15 Michelin-listed restaurants

Good For

🏛️
Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
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Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather

Who Should Avoid

👴
Elderly travelers
83% humidity creates difficult conditions

"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA POWER satellite data,Oxford in October averages 15°C with 25% precipitation probability."

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

Frequently Asked Questions: Oxford in October

What are the temperatures in Oxford in October?

Daytime highs average 15°C, nights drop to 8°C. Temperatures remain fairly consistent.

How many rainy days in Oxford in October?

Expect around 13 days with measurable rainfall. Rain is unlikely to disrupt plans.

What to wear in Oxford in October?

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

Is October peak season in Oxford?

This is shoulder season—moderate prices and manageable crowds.

Oxford Weather in October

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