The Met Office is forecasting temperatures in Oxford, Oxfordshire, to reach 15C on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. This daytime peak is about 6C higher than the usual February average for the city and is expected to include periods of sunshine.
The mild weather is being caused by Atlantic systems moving across the country and bringing in south-westerly air. According to Steven Keates, a deputy chief forecaster, these weather fronts are moving into central and southern areas of the UK starting midweek.
While 15C is warm for late winter, it remains below the record high of 18.8C set in February 2019 at the Radcliffe Meteorological Station. The milder air offers local residents a chance for garden maintenance or walks in University Parks, although wind gusts could reach up to 18mph on Wednesday.
These warmer conditions are expected to last through the middle of the week before temperatures potentially return to more typical levels. Households may see a temporary reduction in their heating needs, though wind speeds are likely to increase to 31mph by Thursday.
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