SeasonMapOban weather in November
United Kingdom
November in Oban: cold, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 19 rainy days.
#9 of 12 months in Oban · #1282 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 47/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Oban climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 9°C / 48°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Sea temperature | 11°C / 51°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 214 mm / 8.4 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 19 days | |
| Humidity | 89% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 6°C / 42°F | |
| Sunshine | 3.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.2 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.1 cm / 0.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 27 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Oban in November
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.
BusyOban Winter Festival, 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).
Fair weatherOban's weather peaks June–August.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Oban in November
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 ↗
- Festival
Oban Winter Festival
13 Nov – 20 DecChristmas & New YearCrowdedFive weeks of lights, markets, ceilidhs and a haggis competition from mid-November, which is the one reason to be here in the dark half of the year. Everything else on the seafront has shut by then. Source ↗
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 November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Oban?
- November in Oban: cold, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 19 rainy days. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Oban on SeasonMap's comfort score (47/100).
- What is the weather like in Oban in November?
- In November, Oban averages a daily high of 8.7°C and a low of 5.1°C, with about 213.9 mm of rain over roughly 19.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Oban in November?
- Oban has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 27 in November.
- Does it snow in Oban in November?
- Oban sees roughly 1.1 cm of snowfall in November.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — November
Within 300 km: Glasgow's Christmas lights and market around 15 Nov – 31 Dec, and Isle of Skye's Aurora season around 15 Sep – 31 Mar.