SeasonMapOban weather in October
United Kingdom
October in Oban: cold, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 22 rainy days.
#8 of 12 months in Oban · #1245 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 53/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Oban climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 12°C / 53°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Sea temperature | 13°C / 55°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 259 mm / 10.2 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 22 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 28 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Oban in October
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.
BusyOctober half-term in United Kingdom, school holidays in 3 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 May–July, best around June.
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What's on in Oban in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Wet season
MonsoonRisk22 rainy days and about 259 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 October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Oban?
- October in Oban: cold, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 22 rainy days. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Oban on SeasonMap's comfort score (53/100).
- What is the weather like in Oban in October?
- In October, Oban averages a daily high of 11.7°C and a low of 8°C, with about 258.7 mm of rain over roughly 21.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Oban in October?
- Oban has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 28 in October.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — October
Within 300 km: Fort William's Jacobite steam train season around 1 Jun – 23 Oct, and Isle of Skye's Aurora season around 15 Sep – 31 Mar.