Oxford weather
At 11:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 18°C (64°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 AM, 2 AM, 3 AM, 5 AM (25.7 mm total). Best months for weather: Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct. Oxford sits 156 m (512 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Oxford, Mississippi, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 66%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 AM, 2 AM, 3 AM, 5 AM (25.7 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–Jun, Aug–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Oxford weather
Is it raining in Oxford right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 18° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 AM, 2 AM, 3 AM, 5 AM (25.7 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Oxford this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 18–26° and lows of 10–19°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Oxford lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Oxford?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Oxford weather by month
When is the best time to visit Oxford?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Oxford is Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 9°C (49°F) in January to 33°C (92°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Oxford?
December is the wettest month, with about 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 100 mm (3.9 in).
What is the hottest month in Oxford?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (92°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 9°C (49°F) and lows of -1°C (31°F).
Does Oxford have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is December at about 148 mm (5.8 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months