Libreville Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Libreville remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C (86°F) in March, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 27°C (81°F) during cooler months like July.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 25°C (77°F) in March to around 23°C (73°F) during July.

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Temperature ranges by month

Libreville is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2609 mm (103 in). Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, November it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 376 mm (15 in) of precipitation, recorded across 22 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 41 mm (1.6 in) 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

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 24°C (75°F) in July to 29°C (84°F) in March.

Water temperature over the year

The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 87%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 81%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed varies between () and 1 m/s (2 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, March, April and May and highest during June, July, August, September, October, November and December. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)