Oban weather in August (Strathclyde, Scotland)

How is August weather typically in Oban? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In August, Oban usually has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 17°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 11°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Oban in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 176 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 141 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Oban. May, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Oban climate page with graphs.

 

Oban, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 176 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 141 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Scotland in August

Find out more about the weather in Scotland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Oban, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

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