Libreville weather in April (Gabon)

Planning a trip to Libreville in April? This guide provides all the details you need.

In April, Libreville typically experiences very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 30°C, while night temperatures can drop to 25°C. Often, it stands out as the year's warmest month. With this in mind, cool breathable fabrics will make navigating the heat much more bearable. Always be ready to embrace the warmth while staying cool and protected.

Libreville in April falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 264 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 19 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 178 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Libreville. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Libreville climate page with graphs.

 

Libreville, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 264 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 84%  
WindspeedWindspeed  
SunshineSunshine 178 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Gabon in April

Find out more about the weather in Gabon in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Libreville in April?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 29°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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