SeasonMapOban weather in February
United Kingdom
February in Oban: cold, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 21 rainy days.
#10 of 12 months in Oban · #1281 of 1383 destinations to visit in February · comfort 42/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Oban climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 7°C / 44°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 38°F | |
| Sea temperature | 7°C / 45°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 245 mm / 9.6 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 21 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 38°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | |
| Wind | 28 km/h / 18 mph | |
| Snowfall | 14.1 cm / 5.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Oban in February
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyFebruary half-term in United Kingdom, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Oban's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherOban's weather peaks June–August.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Oban in February
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Out of season
1 Nov – 25 Mar · usuallyOff-season shutdownClosuresA good share of the guesthouses and the island boat trips run April to October only, and the ferries drop to a winter timetable. Wet, dark and cheap, with the distillery and the chip shop still open. Source ↗
- Season
Wet season
MonsoonRisk21 rainy days and about 245 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Oban — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Oban in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Oban?
- February in Oban: cold, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 21 rainy days. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Oban on SeasonMap's comfort score (42/100).
- What is the weather like in Oban in February?
- In February, Oban averages a daily high of 6.9°C and a low of 3.2°C, with about 244.6 mm of rain over roughly 21.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Oban in February?
- Oban has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in February.
- Does it snow in Oban in February?
- Oban sees roughly 14.1 cm of snowfall in February.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — February
Within 300 km: Fort William's Fort William Mountain Festival around 8–20 Feb, and Glasgow's Celtic Connections on 15 Jan – 1 Feb.