Libreville weather in December (Gabon)

What is the weather forecast for Libreville in December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During December, Libreville usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 29°C, while night temperatures can drop to 25°C. The average temperatures are warm, but some days will be hotter. Make sure to dress in light, breathable clothing and drink plenty of water.

Precipitation

Libreville in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 309 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 172 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Libreville. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Libreville, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Water Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 309 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 86%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 172 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Gabon in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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 27°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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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