Libreville, Gabon Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Libreville
Weather in Libreville is shaped by its tropical wet-and-dry climate - expect year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. March afternoons typically reach 85°F (30°C), while July highs hover near 81°F (27°C). Annual precipitation averages 107.5 inches (2731 mm) over about 280 rainy days.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: March - highs near 85°F (30°C)
- Coldest month: July - highs near 81°F (27°C)
- Record high: 90°F (32°C) · Record low: 70°F (21°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: November (29 rainy days) · Sunniest: January (9.1 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on March. Highs average 85°F (30°C) and overnight lows stay near 76°F (25°C). The coolest month is July, with typical highs of 81°F (27°C) and lows around 74°F (23°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 90°F (32°C) and dropped as low as 70°F (21°C).
Rain, sun and snow
November is usually the wettest month. It brings about 18.5 inches (471 mm) of rain over 29 days, while July is the driest. January brings the most sunshine, averaging 9.1 hours of sun a day.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84° | 75° | 29 | 9.7 in | 9.1 h/day | 88% |
| February | 85° | 76° | 25 | 9.0 in | 8.7 h/day | 88% |
| March | 85° | 76° | 27 | 10.8 in | 8.1 h/day | 88% |
| April | 85° | 76° | 26 | 11.4 in | 7.8 h/day | 88% |
| May | 84° | 76° | 27 | 10.2 in | 8.3 h/day | 88% |
| June | 82° | 75° | 14 | 3.2 in | 9.0 h/day | 84% |
| July | 81° | 74° | 9 | 1.1 in | 8.7 h/day | 82% |
| August | 82° | 74° | 12 | 1.9 in | 8.5 h/day | 81% |
| September | 82° | 75° | 21 | 4.6 in | 8.2 h/day | 84% |
| October | 82° | 75° | 30 | 14.3 in | 7.7 h/day | 88% |
| November | 83° | 75° | 29 | 18.5 in | 7.6 h/day | 89% |
| December | 83° | 75° | 30 | 12.8 in | 8.7 h/day | 89% |
Libreville month by month
Libreville weather in January
January brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 29 wet days - typically the sunniest month of the year in Libreville.
Libreville weather in February
February brings highs around 85°F (29°C), lows near 76°F (25°C), about 25 wet days.
Libreville weather in March
March brings highs around 85°F (30°C), lows near 76°F (25°C), about 27 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Libreville.
Libreville weather in April
April brings highs around 85°F (29°C), lows near 76°F (25°C), about 26 wet days.
Libreville weather in May
May brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 76°F (25°C), about 27 wet days.
Libreville weather in June
June brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 14 wet days.
Libreville weather in July
July brings highs around 81°F (27°C), lows near 74°F (23°C), about 9 wet days - typically the coldest month and the driest month of the year in Libreville.
Libreville weather in August
August brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 74°F (23°C), about 12 wet days.
Libreville weather in September
September brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 21 wet days.
Libreville weather in October
October brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 30 wet days.
Libreville weather in November
November brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 29 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Libreville.
Libreville weather in December
December brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 30 wet days.
Seasons in Libreville
March through May
March through May in Libreville is hot, with daytime highs averaging 85°F (29°C) and nights around 76°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 80 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
June through August
June through August in Libreville brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 74°F (23°C); expect showers on roughly 35 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Libreville is hot, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 75°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 81 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Libreville is hot, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 76°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 84 days across the season.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Libreville
The best time to visit Libreville is generally May to September and January, when these months combine the driest skies with the most comfortable heat. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 83°F (28°C).
Pack for Libreville with a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature; moisture-wicking fabrics to cope with the humidity. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - March nights average 76°F (25°C).
Libreville temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.