Oban Weather in May

What's the weather like in Oban (Scotland) in May 2024?

The climate in Oban during May can be summarized as cool and damp.

May is in the spring in Oban and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

Oban weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 13.9°C 57°F
Nightly temperature 5.3°C 41.5°F
Average temperature 9.6°C 49.3°F
Daily sunshine 6 hrs
Avg rainfall 117 mm 4.6 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 9.9°C 49.9°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 17.6kph 11 mph

On average May is the 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.

May temperatures in Oban

Oban average temperature in May

May rainfall

Oban average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Oban average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Oban in May 2024.

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Oban weather stats

Oban weather statistics
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
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