Oban weather in March (Strathclyde, Scotland)

How does the weather in Oban usually fare in March? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In March, Oban tends to experience low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 9°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Oban in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 179 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 21 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 86 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month 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 March

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 179 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 86 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Scotland in March

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

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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