Average Monthly Sunshine in Oban

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Oban receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Oban. Expect long, bright days with 189 hours in May and darker periods with just 31 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1208 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.0 hours of sunlight 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian 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.