Oban weather forecast
UK towns · Argyll, Scotland · 56.42°N 5.47°W
Oban, in Argyll, Scotland, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 16.5°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 3.1°C. The town sees roughly 2004mm of rain a year; October is normally the wettest month and April the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.6° | 3.1° | 204mm | 22 |
| Feb | 7° | 3.4° | 213mm | 22 |
| Mar | 8.4° | 3.4° | 147mm | 18 |
| Apr | 10.6° | 4.6° | 88mm | 12 |
| May | 13.4° | 8.1° | 101mm | 17 |
| Jun | 15.7° | 10.5° | 117mm | 18 |
| Jul | 16.1° | 11.5° | 135mm | 20 |
| Aug | 16.5° | 11.9° | 166mm | 19 |
| Sep | 15.3° | 10.5° | 158mm | 18 |
| Oct | 12.2° | 8.6° | 261mm | 23 |
| Nov | 9.5° | 6° | 193mm | 19 |
| Dec | 6.9° | 3.4° | 221mm | 22 |
Seasons in Oban
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Oban climb from 8.4°C in March to 13.4°C by May, while nights ease from 3.4°C to 8.1°C. The season brings around 336mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 16.1°C, peaking in August at 16.5°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (117mm over ~18 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Oban gets roughly 17.4 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 15.3°C in September to 9.5°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — October is the wettest month of the year (261mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 3.3°C, with January the coldest month (average low 3.1°C, daytime high 6.6°C). Expect about 66 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 6.6 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Oban compares
| Oban | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 2004mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 230 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 16.1°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 3.3°C | 3.4°C |
Oban is about 90% wetter than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Oban weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Oban?
August is typically the warmest month in Oban, with average daytime highs of 16.5°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 16.1°C.
What is the wettest month in Oban?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 261mm of rain over roughly 23 rainy days. April is typically the driest (88mm).
How much does it rain in Oban per year?
Oban receives roughly 2004mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 230 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Oban?
Winter nights (December–February) in Oban average around 3.3°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 3.1°C).
When is the best time to visit Oban for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Oban. June is typically the driest of the warm months (117mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 16.5°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Oban's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Oban receives 2004mm of rain a year, about 90% wetter than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 16.1°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 3.3°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Oban?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Oban averages 230 rainy days a year, with October the wettest month (261mm) and April the driest (88mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Oban?
See the live hourly and 7-day forecast for day-by-day temperatures and rain chance. The figures on this page are long-term climate averages from 2020–2024, not the live forecast.