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Gabon weather in August

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.

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.

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. 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

Find the average weather conditions in August for the most popular destinations in Gabon on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Gabon

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Gabon?

Average weather in 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.

Libreville
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<<   July July
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27°C 
23°C 
121 hours 
41 mm 
3 days 
27°C 
23°C 
89 hours 
44 mm 
6 days 
28°C 
24°C 
99 hours 
155 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Libreville

Average weather in 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.

Pointe Denis
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<<   July July
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27°C 
23°C 
121 hours 
35 mm 
2 days 
27°C 
23°C 
89 hours 
37 mm 
5 days 
28°C 
24°C 
99 hours 
131 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Pointe Denis

Average weather in 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.

Port-Gentil
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<<   July July
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26°C 
23°C 
165 hours 
14 mm 
1 day 
26°C 
23°C 
138 hours 
16 mm 
4 days 
27°C 
24°C 
127 hours 
52 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Port-Gentil

Average weather in 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.

Makokou
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<<   July July
<<  
28°C 
21°C 
55 hours 
63 mm 
2 days 
28°C 
21°C 
49 hours 
70 mm 
4 days 
30°C 
21°C 
85 hours 
150 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Makokou

Average weather in 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.

Mayumba
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<<   July July
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24°C 
21°C 
9.4 mm 
1 day 
25°C 
21°C 
16 mm 
3 days 
26°C 
23°C 
38 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Mayumba

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Gabon.

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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