Average Monthly Sunshine in Libreville

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Libreville receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Libreville. Expect long, bright days with 178 hours in March and darker periods with just 89 hours in August. The total annual amount of sun is 1735 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious. 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.

Libreville’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Libreville enjoys an average of 1735 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

November, Libreville’s wettest month, receives 261 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Precipitation page.