Bodleian Library
The Bodleian Library is an academic library located in Oxford, England, that opened in 1602. It is part of the Bodleian Libraries and is a Grade I listed building. It is the 96th most looked-up sight in the United Kingdom on English Wikipedia among the 124 sights on this site.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 21 °C and lows of 13 °C. During winter months like January, February, and December, daily highs are 7 °C and lows are 2 °C. October and November are the wettest months, with 71 mm and 68 mm of rain respectively, while February is the driest with 42 mm of rain over 11 days. The library is 83 km from London and 62 km from London Luton Airport.
Nearby locations include the Ashmolean Museum and Christ Church, Oxford, which are both 0.4 km away. Other nearby sites are Blenheim Palace at 12.1 km, the Uffington White Horse at 29.1 km, and the National Trust at 43 km. The library is open Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 21:00, Saturday from 10:00 to 16:00, and Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00. Wheelchair access is provided.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 21 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 60 | 42 | 50 | 51 | 59 | 47 | 48 | 54 | 56 | 71 | 68 | 64 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
