Port-Gentil weather in August (Gabon)

Interested in knowing the climate of Port-Gentil in August? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Port-Gentil during August, which means high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 26°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 23°C.

Precipitation

Port-Gentil in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 4 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 138 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Port-Gentil. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Port-Gentil, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 12%  

Precipitation 16 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 82%  

Sunshine 138 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Gabon in August

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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