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Chipping Norton weather & best time to visit

Nature escape

Chipping Norton at a glance

Best time
May – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 22°
Sunshine a year
1,650 h
Rain a year
723 mm
Climate
Maritime
Time zone
UTC+0 / UTC+1
Elevation
205 m

Climate in Chipping Norton

Chipping Norton has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 1,650 hours of sunshine a year, Chipping Norton is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.0 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Chipping Norton

The best time to visit Chipping Norton is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and from August to September. The wettest month is October with 73 mm of precipitation.

Chipping Norton through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Chipping Norton in spring

Mar – May

52

Fair

  • 10–17 °C by day
  • 5.4 h of sun a day
  • 34 rainy days in all

Chipping Norton in summer

Jun – Aug

76

Good

  • 20–22 °C by day
  • 6.7 h of sun a day
  • 34 rainy days in all

Chipping Norton in autumn

Sep – Nov

50

Fair

  • 10–18 °C by day
  • 3.7 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Chipping Norton in winter

Dec – Feb

15

Poor

  • 7–8 °C by day
  • 2.2 h of sun a day
  • 34 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

May – Jun, Aug – Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Oct

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Chipping Norton for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

49

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: May – September

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 8°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 14°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 11°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 9°

07:2918:15

Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 07:08–08:15 · evening 17:28–18:36
Blue hour
Morning 06:55–07:08 · evening 18:36–18:49

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Chipping Norton compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 16° at the start of the month to 12° at the end. The days get 1.9 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high16°12°
Night-time low8°5°
Daylight11.7 h9.8 h

What is the weather like in Chipping Norton in October?

In October, Chipping Norton is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Chipping Norton.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 46 min07:29 – 18:15
UV index
2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
73 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
Time zone
UTC+1offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %69 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %10 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %41 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.

What to pack in October

  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Chipping Norton

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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June has the better holiday weather in Chipping Norton: score 78 against 49. In June, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.

October vs June, Chipping Norton
MonthOctoberJune
Holiday weather score4978better
Daytime high14°20°
Night-time low7°10°
Sunshine3.6 h7.0 hbetter
Rainy days1211better
Rainfall73 mm60 mmbetter

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Chipping Norton month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

14January7° · 2.0 h

In January, Chipping Norton is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chipping Norton.

Chipping Norton in January
17February8° · 2.9 h

In February, Chipping Norton is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chipping Norton.

Chipping Norton in February
32March10° · 4.0 h

In March, Chipping Norton is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chipping Norton.

Chipping Norton in March
52April13° · 5.7 h

In April, Chipping Norton is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Chipping Norton.

Chipping Norton in April
73May17° · 6.6 h

In May, Chipping Norton is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Chipping Norton.

Chipping Norton in May
78June20° · 7.0 h

In June, Chipping Norton is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Chipping Norton.

Chipping Norton in June
75July22° · 6.9 h

In July, Chipping Norton is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Chipping Norton.

Chipping Norton in July
75August21° · 6.2 h

In August, Chipping Norton is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Chipping Norton.

Chipping Norton in August
76September18° · 5.0 h

In September, Chipping Norton is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Chipping Norton.

Chipping Norton in September
49October14° · 3.6 h

In October, Chipping Norton is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Chipping Norton.

Chipping Norton in October
24November10° · 2.4 h

In November, Chipping Norton is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chipping Norton.

Chipping Norton in November
13December7° · 1.8 h

In December, Chipping Norton is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chipping Norton.

Chipping Norton in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Chipping Norton

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cold 0–8°
  • Cool 8–15°

ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.

The coolest nights are in February (1°), the warmest in July (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 14°Night 7°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan147°1°2.0 h1256
FebruaryFeb178°1°2.9 h1049
MarchMar3210°2°4.0 h1150
AprilApr5213°4°5.7 h1254
MayMay7317°7°6.6 h1265
JuneJun7820°10°7.0 h1160
JulyJul7522°12°6.9 h1265
AugustAug7521°12°6.2 h1165
SeptemberSep7618°10°5.0 h956
OctoberOct4914°7°3.6 h1273
NovemberNov2410°4°2.4 h1267
DecemberDec137°1°1.8 h1264

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

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Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Chipping Norton

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,650 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 7.0 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.8 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.6 hDaylight 10.8 hShare of daylight 33 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.6 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Chipping Norton, 33 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 20 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Chipping Norton: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
723 mm on 135 days
Wettest month
Oct · 73 mm
Driest month
Feb · 49 mm
OctoberRainy days 12Rainfall 73 mm

In October, Chipping Norton has about 12 rainy days with 73 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Chipping Norton

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 70 min
Fair skin
about 90 min
Light brown skin
over 2 h
Olive skin
over 2 h

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Chipping Norton

How breezy and how cloudy Chipping Norton is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
22 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 25 km/h
Calmest month
Jul · 19 km/h
OctoberWind 23 km/hBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Chipping Norton typically peaks at 23 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
70 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Jul · 66 %
Cloudiest month
Jan · 74 %
OctoberCloud cover 73 %Sunshine 3.6 h

In October, cloud covers on average 73 % of the sky over Chipping Norton: mostly cloudy, with about 3.6 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Planning a trip to Chipping Norton

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Chipping Norton in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Chipping Norton has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    46

    Fair

    • 12 °C by day
    • 5.2 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    74

    Good

    • 17 °C by day
    • 6.7 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    75

    GoodBest holidays

    • 22 °C by day
    • 6.4 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    49

    Fair

    • 14 °C by day
    • 3.6 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    14

    Poor

    • 7 °C by day
    • 1.9 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
Short trip – train or car is often quicker
Distance
90 km
Time zone
UTC+1
Jet lag
Hardly any (under 3 h)

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Good to know: United Kingdom

Currency
British Pound (GBP)
Language
English
Sockets
Type G · 230 V
Traffic
Drives on the left
Dialling code
+44
Emergency number
999 · 112

UK plugs fit

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Chipping Norton vs Oxford

In October Oxford has the better holiday weather (score 55 vs 49). During the day Oxford is 1 °C warmer than Chipping Norton.

Chipping Norton vs Oxford, in October
in OctoberChipping NortonOxford
Holiday weather score4955
Daytime high14°15°
Sunshine4 h4 h
Rainy days1212
Best timeMay – SepMay – Sep

Through the year

OctoberChipping Norton 14°Oxford 15°
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United Kingdom in October: the best places

In October, Chipping Norton ranks 12 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Marlow15°56
  2. 2Henley-on-Thames15°55
  3. 3Slough16°55
  4. 4Watford16°54
  5. 5Bedford15°53
  6. 6Reading15°51
  7. 7Oxford15°50
  8. 8Stratford-upon-Avon15°50
  9. 12Chipping NortonThis page14°49
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Frequently asked questions about Chipping Norton

When is the best time to visit Chipping Norton?

The best time to visit Chipping Norton is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Chipping Norton?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.

When does it rain most in Chipping Norton?

The wettest month is October with 73 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 49 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Chipping Norton get?

Chipping Norton gets around 1,650 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.0 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.

What time zone is Chipping Norton in?

Chipping Norton is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.

Which school holidays are best for Chipping Norton?

Chipping Norton has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 46, May half-term 74, summer holidays 75, October half-term 49, Christmas holidays 14.