Gabon weather in December
What is the weather like in Gabon in December?
The weather conditions in Gabon in December vary from poor to perfect depending on the destination.
During December in Gabon, the average maximum temperature varies from high in Mayumba with 29°C (84°F) to very high in Lambarene with 31°C (87°F). These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation in December varies from moderate in Bitam with an average of 64mm (2.5 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Port-Gentil with 222mm (8.7 inches).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
time of year with an average of 172 hours of sunshine in Libreville during the entire month.
We invite you to have a look at the map below to discover more about the various weather conditions around Gabon.
Where to go in Gabon in December





Popular destinations in Gabon
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Gabon?
Average weather in Libreville
In December Libreville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Pointe Denis
In December Pointe Denis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (74°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Port-Gentil
In December Port-Gentil generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Makokou
In December Makokou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Mayumba
In December Mayumba generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is December the best time to go to Gabon?
In our opinion December is not the best time to visit Gabon with commonly poor weather in Libreville.
On average the best time to visit Gabon is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Libreville.
The worst months are February, March, April, May, October, November and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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