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Lopé National Park weather in May (Gabon)

What is the weather forecast for Lopé National Park in May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Lopé National Park generally includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 31°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 22°C. While these temperatures are averages, expect some days to be hotter. Choose light, airy clothing to handle the warmth effectively.

Precipitation

Lopé National Park in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 181 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lopé National Park, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 22°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 181 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  

Where to go in Gabon in May

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

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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.

What To Do

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

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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