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The university city lies in southern England on the Thames, about 90 kilometers northwest of London. Oxford is the city of dreaming spires with over 800 years of university history. The historic colleges, libraries, and the Ashmolean Museum are world-famous.

What awaits you

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Best time to visit

June–August: up to 22°C with 12h of sunshine per day.

Cooler winters (9°C). Best visited in June–August.

Max. temperature
8°
Jan
10°
Feb
11°
Mar
13°
Apr
17°
May
21°
Jun
22°
Jul
22°
Aug
20°
Sep
16°
Oct
11°
Nov
8°
Dec
Sunshine hours
4h
Jan
5h
Feb
6h
Mar
8h
Apr
10h
May
12h
Jun
10h
Jul
10h
Aug
8h
Sep
6h
Oct
4h
Nov
2h
Dec
Rain days
8d
Jan
10d
Feb
17d
Mar
11d
Apr
11d
May
9d
Jun
12d
Jul
7d
Aug
14d
Sep
13d
Oct
12d
Nov
12d
Dec

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Oxford as a Vacation Destination

Oxford is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 22°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. As an upscale destination, a more generous budget is advisable.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites.

Good to know

Price level
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Local languages
EN