Gabon

Gabon Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Gabon in August.

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Libreville Omboué Port-Gentil Lambarene

Considering a trip to Gabon this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect 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 (75°F) in Moanda to 29°C (84°F) in Lambarene. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Lambarene and 21°C (70°F) in Moanda.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Gabon, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Moanda with an average of 8.1 mm (0.3 in) to high rainfall in Bitam with 116 mm (4.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in August. Libreville sees roughly 89 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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Best Places to Visit in Gabon in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Gabon

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

Temperature range in Gabon (August)

Precipitation variation in Gabon (August)

Libreville

In August Libreville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
121 hours
89 hours
99 hours
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
6 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Libreville →

Pointe Denis

In August Pointe Denis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
121 hours
89 hours
99 hours
Monthly rainfall
35 mm (1.4 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
5 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Pointe Denis →

Omboué

In August Omboué generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
4 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Omboué →

Port-Gentil

In August Port-Gentil generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
138 hours
127 hours
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
4 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Port-Gentil →

Makokou

In August Makokou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
49 hours
85 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
4 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Makokou →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Gabon in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Libreville 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Omboué 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Port-Gentil 26°C (79°F) 23°C (73°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Lambarene 29°C (84°F) 22°C (72°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Moanda 24°C (75°F) 21°C (70°F) 8.1 mm (0.3 in)
Lopé National Park 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)

Gabon weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Gabon in August?

In August, Gabon generally has perfect weather conditions. Libreville sees daytime temperatures near 27°C (81°F), with nights cooling to roughly 23°C (73°F).

What is the average temperature in Gabon in August?

Libreville averages a daytime maximum of 27°C (81°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 23°C (73°F).

Does Gabon get a lot of rain in August?

Not particularly. Libreville averages just 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for Gabon.

Is August a Good 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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