Weather in January in Gabon
Planning a trip to Gabon this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Gabon in January?
January in Gabon generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is warm in Mayumba at 29°C and very warm in Lambarene at 32°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Lambarene and 25°C in Mayumba. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.To explore the conditions in Gabon in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bitam with an average of 68 mm to heavy rainfall in Mouila with 292 mm.Average sunshine
Libreville enjoys a balanced 177 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Gabon climate page.
Where to go in Gabon in January
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Gabon, check out our Gabon's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Gabon?
Libreville
In January Libreville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°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 January Pointe Denis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°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 January 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 unpleasant that month.
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Makokou
In January Makokou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°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 January Mayumba 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 unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Gabon.
Is January the best time to visit Gabon?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Libreville, January may not be the ideal time to visit Gabon.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Libreville. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Gabon.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Gabon? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Gabon.
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