The weather in August in Oban

It's cool to moderate in August in Oban with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 18°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 10°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? August isn’t a good month to be in Oban. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Oban, Scotland. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 25°C in 2020, Oban reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 7°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 1°C to a highest value of 17°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Oban is 15°C this month. This is probably too cold to swim without protective gear.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 106 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in August for Oban

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Oban. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Oban New York
Average temperature 17°C 30°C
Max. temperature 18°C 31°C
Min. temperature 7°C -5°C
Total precipitation 106 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 13 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Oban with cool temps, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights around 10°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps rise to around 18°C, with nights around 10°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Oban is around 18°C, while nighttime temps are about 9°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Oban, Scotland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Oban

Temperature in August in Oban over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Oban, Scotland. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Oban

Total precipitation in August in Oban over the years

Daily UV index in August in Oban

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Oban, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Oban by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Oban. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.