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.
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.
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.
Weather & Climate near Oxford Circus #
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.
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.
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.