Gabon

Gabon Weather in March

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

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Libreville Omboué Port-Gentil Lambarene

Planning a journey to Gabon this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Gabon in March

March in Gabon generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Mayumba at 30°C (86°F) to very warm in Lambarene at 33°C (91°F). At night it cools down to 24°C (75°F) in Lambarene and 25°C (77°F) in Mayumba. On average, March is the warmest month of the year in Gabon. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Gabon, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Moanda with an average of 120 mm (4.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Mouila with 263 mm (10 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Libreville typically sees 178 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

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Best Places to Visit in Gabon in March

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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 March for some of the most popular destinations in Gabon?

Temperature range in Gabon (March)

Precipitation variation in Gabon (March)

Libreville

In March Libreville generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
178 hours
178 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
235 mm (9.3 in)
261 mm (10 in)
264 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Libreville →

Pointe Denis

In March Pointe Denis generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
178 hours
178 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
223 mm (8.8 in)
246 mm (9.7 in)
250 mm (9.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Pointe Denis →

Omboué

In March Omboué generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
230 mm (9.1 in)
214 mm (8.4 in)
215 mm (8.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Omboué →

Port-Gentil

In March Port-Gentil generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
154 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
207 mm (8.1 in)
197 mm (7.8 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Port-Gentil →

Makokou

In March Makokou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
162 hours
153 hours
Monthly rainfall
129 mm (5.1 in)
170 mm (6.7 in)
176 mm (6.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Makokou →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Libreville 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 261 mm (10 in)
Omboué 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 214 mm (8.4 in)
Port-Gentil 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 197 mm (7.8 in)
Lambarene 33°C (91°F) 24°C (75°F) 262 mm (10 in)
Moanda 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Lopé National Park 32°C (90°F) 22°C (72°F) 210 mm (8.3 in)

Gabon weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Gabon in March?

In March, Gabon generally has poor weather conditions. Libreville sees daytime temperatures near 30°C (86°F), with nights cooling to roughly 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in Gabon in March?

Libreville averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 25°C (77°F).

Does Gabon get a lot of rain in March?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Libreville records an average of 261 mm (10 in) in March, putting it among the wetter months for Gabon.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Gabon?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Gabon due to the typically poor weather in Libreville.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Libreville. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Gabon.

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