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Oban Climate by Month

The weather in Oban sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year. Temperatures can be mild at the high end to roughly cold at the low end. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

In Oban, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. On average, daytime temperatures range from a moderate 17°C in August to a chilly 8°C in February. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 3°C in February.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Oban experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 2292 mm of precipitation annually. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, January, sees around 254 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, May, still receives a respectable 128 mm of rainfall.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Oban, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.3 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.0 hours per average day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Oban in Scotland

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Oban?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 17°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Oban?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Oban?
    January tops the wettest month list with 254 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Oban?
    May is the driest month with 128 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Oban?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 189 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Oban

    Wed   Dec 11
    2°C | -2°C
    NE 11 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Thu   Dec 12
    4°C | -1°C
    SE 14 km/h
    overcast and no rain

    overcast and no rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    6°C | 3°C
    S 14 km/h
    1.2 mm
    overcast and  chance of slight rain

    overcast and chance of slight rain