Gabon Weather
🇬🇦 1 city covered · Africa
· tropical wet-and-dry climate
Best time to visit
May to September
Weather in Gabon at a glance
Our Gabon coverage centers on Libreville, which has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. Expect average highs around 85°F (30°C) in March and 81°F (27°C) in July, with about 280 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Libreville - annual average 79°
- Best time to visit: May to September
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
The bigger picture
Libreville averages 8.4 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 2731 mm (107.5 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally May to September. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Libreville climate page.
Live weather across Gabon today
Gabon cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libreville | 79° | Mar · 85° | Jul · 74° | 280 | 8.4 | 0 |
Gabon weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84° | 75° | 29 | 9.1 h/day |
| February | 85° | 76° | 25 | 8.7 h/day |
| March | 85° | 76° | 27 | 8.1 h/day |
| April | 85° | 76° | 26 | 7.8 h/day |
| May | 84° | 76° | 27 | 8.3 h/day |
| June | 82° | 75° | 14 | 9.0 h/day |
| July | 81° | 74° | 9 | 8.7 h/day |
| August | 82° | 74° | 12 | 8.5 h/day |
| September | 82° | 75° | 21 | 8.2 h/day |
| October | 82° | 75° | 30 | 7.7 h/day |
| November | 83° | 75° | 29 | 7.6 h/day |
| December | 83° | 75° | 30 | 8.7 h/day |
Gabon weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Gabon?
Averaged across the covered cities, May to September offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Gabon?
Snow is essentially absent in the Gabon cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Gabon like?
The covered cities fall under tropical wet-and-dry climate. That means year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a dry season.
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