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Oxford experiences a maritime temperate climate, which is characterized by moderate temperatures all round the year. While snowfall may be a sporadic event, the rains are not. Humidity, on the other hands, has the tendency to reach levels which might turn you into an irate, but blame it on climate change, a rise and fall in humidity during winter and summer months respectively have been observed. The months are lucidly divided into four seasons, where June-August makes up the summers; December-February is the time for winters, September-November are identified as autumn months, leaving spring to claim the months from March-May.
Oxford is a year-round destination but is majorly visited by people during the summer season. However, if you are looking for an ideal time to visit, there are no restrictions in regard to weather, prices, activities and festivals that’ll limit you in your pursuit of travelling Oxford. Go when you please depending on what you wish to do in Oxford.
The peak tourist season is July and August, when the city is jam-packed with not only incoming tourists but also witnesses a sea of locals roaming around the city adding to the summer rush. Winters are officially termed as the off-tourist season, but don’t expect any change in prices as most establishments charge the same during all twelve months.
If you look at Oxford’s calendar of events, you’ll be delighted with the festivals the city has to offer. April and May hosts the Oxford Jazz Festival, The Wood Festival, English Music Festival, The Chocolate Festival, Oxfordshire Artweeks and Dorchester-on-Thames Festival- just to name a few. Some of the popular festivals taking place in June to September include Oxfringe Festival, ‘Alice’s Day’, Music at the Crossroads, Oxjam Music Festival, Oxford Castle Food and Wine Festival and the Independent Woodstock Literary Festival.
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