Gabon weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Gabon this January 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 January?
January in Gabon generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
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.
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. The city Libreville usually sees around 177 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
For specific regional insights in Gabon for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Gabon climate page.
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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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 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.
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