Oxford's climate is marked by mild winters and warm summers. Winters, spanning from January to March, are cool with temperatures ranging from just above freezing to around 14°C in January, gradually warming up to an average of 7-8°C by March. Spring arrives in April, bringing moderate temperatures that remain steady throughout the season, while May marks a significant increase in warmth, averaging around 11°C. Summers, particularly June and July, are warm to hot, with temperatures occasionally soaring above 28°C, but also experiencing cooler days around 10-16°C on average. Autumn is generally mild, with temperatures dropping steadily from September to November, before returning to winter's chill by December.