Average Monthly Sunshine in Oban

Average Monthly Sunshine in Oban

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Oban, Strathclyde, Scotland. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Oban, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 189 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 31 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1208 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

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 day.

Oban’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Oban enjoys an average of 1208 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

January, Oban’s wettest month, receives 176 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 14°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Oban Precipitation page.