SeasonMapOban weather in September
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September in Oban: cool, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 19 rainy days.
#6 of 12 months in Oban · #1034 of 1383 destinations to visit in September · comfort 66/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Oban climate normals — September
| Daytime high | 15°C / 59°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 51°F | |
| Sea temperature | 15°C / 59°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 194 mm / 7.7 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 19 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 51°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 30 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Oban in September
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.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(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.
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What's on in Oban in September
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Midge season
25 May – 15 Sep · usuallyInsect seasonWest-coast midges are out from late May to about mid-September and they are worst at dusk in still, damp weather. A breeze off the sound is the only thing that reliably stops them. 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 September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit Oban?
- September in Oban: cool, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 19 rainy days. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Oban on SeasonMap's comfort score (66/100).
- What is the weather like in Oban in September?
- In September, Oban averages a daily high of 15.1°C and a low of 10.5°C, with about 194.4 mm of rain over roughly 19.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Oban in September?
- Oban has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in September.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — September
Within 300 km: Fort William's Jacobite steam train season around 1 Jun – 23 Oct, and Isle of Skye's Minke whales and basking sharks around 1 Jun – 15 Sep.