ClimateForecastOctoberNovember >>

Lopé National Park weather in October (Gabon)

Looking to travel to Lopé National Park in October? This guide provides all the details you need.

In October, Lopé National Park generally has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 30°C. But by evening, they drop to around 22°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Lopé National Park in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 295 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 21 days of the month will see rainfall.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Lopé National Park. June, July and August generally stand out with 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 October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 22°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 70%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 295 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  

Where to go in Gabon in October

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

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
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 Lopé National Park in October?

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 in October.

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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Lopé National Park.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Gabon? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Gabon. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.