Oban in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Oban in may 2025
The weather in Oban in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
49°F
Partly Cloudy
24% of time
21%
21%
19%
Weather at 12pm
54°F
Moderate rain at times
26% of time
23%
23%
19%
Weather at 6pm
54°F
Moderate rain at times
31% of time
24%
23%
15%
Weather at 3am
45°F
25%
23%
21%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Oban in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Oban in may.
The climate of Oban in may is tolerable
In may in Oban, the climate is wet (with 6.3in of rainfall over 9 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in april there is an average of 5in of rainfall over 7 days.
The climate is quite cold in that area this month, but it is bearable when dressing cosy. The thermometer averaged maximum of 56°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Oban is 52°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Oban in may with a maximum record of 76°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 36°F in 2020.
Day length in Oban in may is 16:25. Sunrise is at 04:06 and sets at 20:31.
With a bad weather, the month of may is not the best time to go in Oban in Scotland.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Oban in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 76°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 36°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 48°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 6.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (30%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.3in (2012) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.82km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 56% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:06 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:31 | ||||
| Length of day | 16:25 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Oban in may 2024:
49°F to 58°F
50°F to 63°F
50°F to 61°F
52°F to 56°F
50°F to 52°F
50°F to 56°F
50°F to 52°F
50°F to 56°F
50°F to 54°F
52°F to 59°F
52°F to 61°F
56°F to 61°F
54°F to 63°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 59°F
56°F to 61°F
54°F to 67°F
54°F to 59°F
52°F to 59°F
56°F to 61°F
52°F to 61°F
52°F to 54°F
47°F to 49°F
50°F to 54°F
52°F to 59°F
52°F to 54°F
50°F to 54°F
52°F to 54°F
52°F to 59°F
50°F to 58°F
50°F to 59°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in may
Cities near Oban:
| Loch Awe in may | tolerable weather |
| Isle of Mull in may | tolerable weather |
| Glencoe in may | bad weather |
| Tobermory in may | bad weather |
| Fort William in may | tolerable weather |
| Staffa island in may | bad weather |
| Tarbert in may | tolerable weather |
| Dunoon in may | tolerable weather |
| Gourock in may | tolerable weather |
| Helensburgh in may | tolerable weather |
| Greenock in may | tolerable weather |
| Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park in may | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Oban in may:
Weather data for Oban for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Oban. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Oban can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Oban.