Gabon weather in May
What is the weather like in Gabon in May?
The weather conditions in Gabon in May vary from poor to pleasant depending on the destination.
During May in Gabon, the average maximum temperature varies from high in Moanda with 30°C (85°F) to very high in Lambarene with 32°C (89°F). 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 varies from moderate in Moanda with an average of 61mm (2.4 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Libreville with 236mm (9.3 inches).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
time of year with an average of 162 hours of sunshine in Libreville during the entire month.
We invite you to have a look at the map below to discover more about the various weather conditions around Gabon.
Where to go in Gabon in May
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Popular destinations in Gabon
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Gabon?
Average weather in Libreville
In May Libreville generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (74°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Pointe Denis
In May Pointe Denis generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (87°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (74°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Port-Gentil
In May Port-Gentil generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Makokou
In May Makokou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Mayumba
In May Mayumba generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Gabon.
Is May the best time to go to Gabon?
In our opinion May is not the best time to visit Gabon with commonly poor weather in Libreville.
On average the best time to visit Gabon is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Libreville.
The worst months are February, March, April, May, October, November and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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