Weather in August in Gabon
Planning a journey to Gabon this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Gabon in August?
August in Gabon generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C in Moanda to 29°C in Lambarene. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Lambarene and 21°C in Moanda.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Moanda with an average of 8.1 mm to high rainfall in Bitam with 116 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 89 hours of sunshine in Libreville. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Gabon in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Gabon climate page.
Where to go in Gabon in August
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Gabon?
Libreville
In August Libreville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Pointe Denis
In August Pointe Denis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Port-Gentil
In August Port-Gentil generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Makokou
In August Makokou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Mayumba
In August Mayumba generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Gabon?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Gabon. Typically, the climate in Libreville is perfect.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Libreville. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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