Gabon

Gabon Weather in July

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

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Libreville Omboué Port-Gentil Lambarene

Considering a trip to Gabon this July 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 July

July 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. On average, July is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Libreville.

To explore the conditions in Gabon in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Moanda with an average of 5.7 mm (0.2 in) to high rainfall in Bitam with 119 mm (4.7 in). Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Libreville.

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Libreville gets around 121 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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Best Places to Visit in Gabon in July

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Gabon.

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 July for some of the most popular destinations in Gabon?

Temperature range in Gabon (July)

Precipitation variation in Gabon (July)

Libreville

In July 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.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
131 hours
121 hours
89 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
3 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Libreville →

Pointe Denis

In July 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.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
131 hours
121 hours
89 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
2 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Pointe Denis →

Omboué

In July 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.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
27 mm (1.1 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Omboué →

Port-Gentil

In July 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.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
165 hours
138 hours
Monthly rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Port-Gentil →

Makokou

In July 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.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
95 hours
55 hours
49 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
2 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Makokou →

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In our records: Gabon July extremes

Notable July records observed across cities in Gabon in our climate database (1997 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest July night in Gabon dropped to 15°C (59°F) in Moanda on July 6, 2009.

Popular cities in July

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Libreville 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Omboué 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Port-Gentil 26°C (79°F) 23°C (73°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Lambarene 29°C (84°F) 22°C (72°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Moanda 24°C (75°F) 21°C (70°F) 5.7 mm (0.2 in)
Lopé National Park 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)

Gabon weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Gabon in July?

In July, 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 July?

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

Does Gabon get a lot of rain in July?

July is on the drier side in Gabon. Libreville averages only about 41 mm (1.6 in), with most days staying dry.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Gabon?

We consider July to be one of the best times to travel to Gabon. Typically, the climate in Libreville is perfect.

On average, the best time to visit Gabon is in June, July and August with generally 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.

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