Lopé National Park Weather in December
Lopé National Park in December sees very high daytime temperatures of 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows of 22°C (72°F). As part of the rainy season, showers are frequent and often heavy. Budget around 206 mm (8.1 in) of rainfall for the month.
Rainfall in Lopé National Park in December
As part of the rainy season, Lopé National Park sees around 13 days of rain in December, with an average of 206 mm (8.1 in). Rainy season showers here are typically intense, often clearing quickly but coming down hard while they last.
Temperature in Lopé National Park in December
Lopé National Park in December gets highs of 31°C (88°F) during the day and drops to 22°C (72°F) at night. If you're spending a lot of time outdoors, it helps to plan around the warmer part of the day. With overnight lows of 22°C (72°F), evenings stay pleasantly warm.December in Lopé National Park has its charm, but if you're looking for destinations with pleasant temperatures and sunny skies, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.
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Lopé National Park Temperature in December
Min Temperature
22°C (72°F)
Max Temperature
31°C (88°F)
Chance of Rain
42%
Precipitation
206 mm (8.1 in)
Rainy days
13 days
Historical weather for Lopé National Park in December
Browse day-by-day weather records for Lopé National Park spanning 21 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Lopé National Park historical weather extremes in December
Based on 19 years of weather observations in Lopé National Park between 2006 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes.
- The hottest December day on record in Lopé National Park reached 34°C (93°F) (December 30, 2025).
- On December 9, 2007, Lopé National Park saw its coldest December day with temperatures maxing out at 24°C (75°F).
- The coldest night in December in Lopé National Park was on December 20, 2007, with a minimum of 20°C (68°F).
- Peak precipitation in December occurred on December 18, 2012, when 118 mm (4.6 in) of precipitation was measured.
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What to Wear in Lopé National Park in December
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in December. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can.What To Do in Lopé National Park in December
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Gabon, check out our Lopé National Park's climate page.
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