When is the best time to go to Oban
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Oban, United Kingdom. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Oban
Oban weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Oban are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 255mm | 1.1hrs | 9.1hrs | 9°C |
The climate in Oban during January can be summarized as cool and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Oban for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Oban and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Oban with around 255mm 10 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.1 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 167mm | 2.4hrs | 10.9hrs | 8°C |
February in Oban is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Oban for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Oban and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Oban with around 167mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 206mm | 3.1hrs | 13hrs | 8°C |
The weather in March in Oban is characteristically cool and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Oban for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Oban and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Oban with around 206mm 8.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 117mm | 5.1hrs | 15.5hrs | 8°C |
Oban's weather in April is typically cool and damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Oban, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Oban and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Oban with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 117mm | 6hrs | 18hrs | 10°C |
May is a damp month in Oban and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Oban, with some very good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Oban and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Oban with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 131mm | 5.9hrs | 9.1hrs | 12°C |
Mild and wet weather often prevails in Oban during the month of June
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Oban, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Oban and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Oban with around 131mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 158mm | 4.8hrs | 10.9hrs | 14°C |
July in Oban is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Oban, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Oban and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Oban with around 158mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 181mm | 4.6hrs | 13hrs | 14°C |
The weather in August in Oban is characteristically mild and wet.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Oban, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Oban and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Oban with around 181mm 7.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 251mm | 3.3hrs | 15.5hrs | 14°C |
Oban's weather in September is typically mild and very wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Oban.
September is in the fall / autumn in Oban and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Oban with around 251mm 9.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 270mm | 2.4hrs | 18hrs | 13°C |
October is a very wet month in Oban and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Oban.
October is in the fall / autumn in Oban and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Oban with around 270mm 10.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 249mm | 1.5hrs | 9.1hrs | 12°C |
The climate in Oban during November can be summarized as cool and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Oban for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Oban and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Oban with around 249mm 9.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 263mm | 0.9hrs | 10.9hrs | 10°C |
December in Oban is generally very wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Oban for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Oban and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Oban with around 263mm 10.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Oban weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 17°C 62.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | May | 117mm 4.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 6hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 6°C 42.8°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 270mm 10.6ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 14.4°C 57.9°F |
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