UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Oxford, United Kingdom 
will be up to 5.3, indicating a moderate level of sun exposure for the average person. Check the annual sun radiation in the city and our tips for today to make sure you're safe in the sun.
Last checked: 2025-05-02
With a UV index reaching up to 5.3 in Oxford, stay shaded during midday when the sun is strongest; wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, UV-blocking sunglasses; apply SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days; and be cautious of heightened UV on bright surfaces.
Oxford's UV index is generally low to moderate, usually ranging from 0 in winter to around 6 or 7 on the highest summer days. It rarely gets very high compared to sunnier places.
Oxford has cool winters with temperatures often between 1°C to 8°C and mild summers where temperatures reach about 18°C to 25°C. Rain is spread fairly evenly all year, with slightly wetter autumn and winter months.
Compared to other parts of the UK, Oxford is typical with mild and rainy weather. It is wetter and cooler than southern France but warmer and less rainy than northern Scotland, sharing similar weather patterns with nearby cities like London and Cambridge.