Libreville Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Libreville. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.
Libreville has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2609 mm of rainfall per year.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)
Libreville can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 376 mm of precipitation over 22 rainy days.
In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 41 mm of rainfall, spread across 3 rainy days.November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. The city receives 137 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Libreville Temperature page.
Annual Precipitation in Gabon
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Gabon. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.





Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide
Libreville’s average annual precipitation is 2609 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm, with a humid subtropical climate.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm, making it wetter than Sydney.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.
How is Precipitation Measured?
Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.
Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.
Interesting weather facts
- "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
- The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm wide and 20 cm thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
- The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA—over 31.5 meters fell during the winter of 1972.
For more detailed information about Libreville’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Libreville Climate page.