Libreville Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Libreville has pretty similar weather over the course of the year.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Libreville remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in March, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 27°C during cooler months like July.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 23°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Libreville is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2609 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, November receives heavy rainfall, averaging 376 mm of precipitation, recorded across 22 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 41 mm over 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Libreville Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Libreville. While February receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 5.9 hours, August marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.0 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 24°C in July to 29°C in March.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 87%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 81%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 0 m/s and 1 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, March, April and May and highest during June, July, August, September, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit Libreville in Gabon
Libreville has high temperatures year round ranging between 27°C and 30°C.The best time to visit is during the drier months: July and August.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
March has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 376 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 41 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 178 hours of sunshine.
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