Oxford Circus

Square Busy London intersection and major Oxford Street shopping hub

Oxford Circus marks the junction of Oxford Street and Regent Street in central London, surrounded by flagship shops and a busy Underground station; tourists come for shopping, window displays and easy city access.

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Oxford Circus is the major road junction where Oxford Street and Regent Street meet in central London, within the city’s West End shopping district.

The junction is one of London’s busiest pedestrian and retail nodes and incorporates a large Underground interchange. The street-level crossing was modified to a diagonal pedestrian ‘scramble’ configuration in 2009 to improve pedestrian flow.

The surrounding area is dominated by high-street retailing and large department stores, and the station below serves as a key transport interchange on the Bakerloo, Central and Victoria lines.

Oxford Circus lies in the City of Westminster in central London, roughly midway along Oxford Street between Tottenham Court Road and Marble Arch.

  • Shopping and location: The junction sits at the meeting point of Oxford Street and Regent Street in London's West End, making it one of the capital's busiest retail and pedestrian hubs.

What to See #

  • Oxford Circus station: Oxford Circus Underground station is a major interchange served by the Bakerloo, Central and Victoria lines and has multiple surface exits onto the junction.
  • Pedestrian scramble crossing: The junction itself features a diagonal pedestrian 'scramble' crossing at street level allowing pedestrians to cross the intersection in all directions during a single signal phase.
Oxford Circus
Junction of Oxford Street and Regent Street, London W1, United Kingdom
51.5153, -0.1419
No admission (public intersection); nearby shops and attractions have individual prices

How to Get to Oxford Circus #

Oxford Circus is a major London transport hub. The Oxford Circus Underground station (Bakerloo, Central and Victoria lines) sits directly at the intersection. Numerous bus routes run along Oxford Street and Regent Street; walking distance from Piccadilly Circus is roughly 10-15 minutes.

Tips for Visiting Oxford Circus #

  • Use the Baker Street or Oxford Circus tube exits to avoid the most crowded crosswalks at peak times.
  • Visit very early morning or late evening for photos when the lights and advertising are clearest without the crush of pedestrians.
  • If shopping, head down Regent Street toward Piccadilly for flagship stores; Oxford Street itself is the busiest and most chaotic.

Best Time to Visit Oxford Circus #

Oxford Circus is busiest during shopping hours; early mornings or late evenings offer clearer views and fewer crowds.

Winter (holiday lights)
Nov-Dec · 2-8°C (36-46°F)
The Christmas lights and window displays create spectacle but expect heavy crowds.
Late Evening
Year-round evenings · Varies
Fewer commuters and a different light for photographs; neon and shopfronts dominate.

Weather & Climate near Oxford Circus #

Climate

Oxford Circus's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (652 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 42 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 65 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.2h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
13.7h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
15.4h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
16.3h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
15.9h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
14.4h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 19°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.7h daylight

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