Weather in December in Gabon
Thinking about venturing to Gabon this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Gabon in December?
December in Gabon generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Mayumba at 28°C to very warm in Lambarene at 31°C. At night it cools down to 24°C in Lambarene and 24°C in Mayumba. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bitam with an average of 85 mm to heavy rainfall in Mouila with 339 mm.Average sunshine
The city Libreville usually sees around 172 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For a closer look at December's conditions in Gabon, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Gabon's yearly weather, check out our Gabon climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Gabon?
Libreville
In December Libreville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Pointe Denis
In December Pointe Denis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Port-Gentil
In December Port-Gentil generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Makokou
In December Makokou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Mayumba
In December Mayumba generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Gabon?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Libreville, December may not be the ideal time to visit Gabon.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Libreville. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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