Best Time to Visit Libreville
Gabon · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
If you want the most pleasant weather in Libreville, plan your trip for June to August. Temperatures barely change through the year: highs stay between 26°C and 29°C, so rainfall matters far more than heat when choosing when to go. The rainy season runs over March to April and October to December; November is the wettest month with about 421 mm (16.6 in) of rain. November is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the rain.
Libreville weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C 83°F | 26°C 79°F | 219 mm | 25 | 85% | 3.2 | Poor 3.5 |
| February | 29°C 83°F | 27°C 80°F | 197 mm | 23 | 85% | 2.6 | Poor 3.1 |
| March | 29°C 83°F | 27°C 80°F | 282 mm | 28 | 85% | 2.1 | Poor 2.8 |
| April | 29°C 83°F | 27°C 80°F | 233 mm | 26 | 86% | 2.1 | Poor 2.8 |
| May | 28°C 83°F | 26°C 79°F | 182 mm | 23 | 87% | 2.2 | Poor 2.9 |
| June | 27°C 81°F | 24°C 76°F | 39 mm | 7 | 86% | 2.8 | Good 7.3 |
| July | 26°C 79°F | 23°C 74°F | 10 mm | 2 | 85% | 2.6 | Good 7.4 |
| August | 27°C 80°F | 24°C 74°F | 23 mm | 5 | 85% | 2.2 | Good 7.2 |
| September | 27°C 81°F | 24°C 76°F | 108 mm | 18 | 86% | 2 | Poor 3.8 |
| October | 27°C 81°F | 25°C 77°F | 361 mm | 29 | 88% | 1.7 | Poor 2.7 |
| November | 28°C 82°F | 26°C 78°F | 421 mm | 30 | 89% | 2 | Poor 2.6 |
| December | 28°C 82°F | 26°C 78°F | 246 mm | 26 | 87% | 3 | Poor 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Libreville?
The best time to visit Libreville is June to August, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Libreville?
March is the hottest month in Libreville, with an average high of 29°C (83°F).
What is the coldest month in Libreville?
July is the coldest month in Libreville, with an average low of 23°C (74°F).
What is the rainiest month in Libreville?
November is the wettest month, with about 421 mm (16.6 in) of rain. July is the driest, with 10 mm (0.4 in).
When is the rainy season in Libreville?
The rainy season in Libreville is March to April and October to December.
Nearby destinations
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- Sao Tome303 km · best July and August
- Douala407 km · best December and January
- Yaounde449 km · best December and January
- Port Harcourt558 km · best December and January
- Aba573 km · best December and January
- Pointe-Noire634 km · best June to September
- Onitsha705 km · best December and January
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