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Pointe Denis weather in May (Gabon)

Is Pointe Denis a good destination in May, weather-wise? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Pointe Denis includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 30°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 25°C. Typical temperatures can be misleading; some days will be hotter. Prepare with light clothing and plenty of hydration to stay cool.

Precipitation

Pointe Denis in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 222 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 162 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Pointe Denis. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Pointe Denis climate page with graphs.

 

Pointe Denis, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 28°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 222 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 84% *  
WindspeedWindspeed *  
SunshineSunshine 162 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Libreville, Gabon (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in Gabon in May

Find out more about the weather in Gabon and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 28°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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