Weather in May in Gabon
Considering a trip to Gabon this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Gabon in May?
May in Gabon generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Mayumba at 28°C to very warm in Lambarene at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Lambarene and 24°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.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Moanda with an average of 47 mm to heavy rainfall in Libreville with 243 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 162 hours of sunlight expected in Libreville. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For specific regional insights in Gabon for May, 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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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Gabon?
Libreville
In May 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 May 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 May Port-Gentil generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Makokou
In May Makokou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Mayumba
In May Mayumba generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Gabon?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Gabon with often poor weather in Libreville.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly 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.
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