Port-Gentil Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
With consistently stable weather, Port-Gentil, Gabon, sees little seasonal temperature change. Daytime highs average 28°C (82°F), ranging from 30°C (86°F) in March to 26°C (79°F) in July.
With around 1840 mm (72 in) of annual rainfall, Port-Gentil has a notably wet climate. However, this rainfall is not evenly distributed — the city has distinct dry (June to August) and wet (October to April) seasons. The wettest month is November. The most sunshine falls in July, with an average of 5.5 hours of daily sunshine.
Monthly Temperature in Port-Gentil
The climate in Port-Gentil remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 30°C (86°F) in March. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 26°C (79°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 26°C (79°F) in March to 23°C (73°F) in July.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Port-Gentil
Port-Gentil is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1840 mm (72 in). Port-Gentil can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 300 mm (12 in) of precipitation over 20 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 14 mm (0.6 in) of precipitation spread across a single rainy day days. For more details, please visit our Port-Gentil Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Port-Gentil
Port-Gentil experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 5.5 hours daily sunshine in July, it dips to 3.9 hours in November, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Port-Gentil by Month
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 86%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 82%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Port-Gentil 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Port-Gentil
In general, temperatures in Port-Gentil range from 26°C (79°F) to 30°C (86°F) across the year, with June, July, August and September being the best time to visit for those who prefer drier weather.Make your experience more enjoyable by planning to be outside during the cooler parts of the day, either early morning or as the sun begins to set. Visitors should note that January, February, March, April, October, November and December are part of the rainy season, bringing substantial rainfall. Ready to plan your travels but need destination ideas? Our smart tool recommends places based on the climate conditions you prefer. Start planning with our destination weather tool.
