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Port-Gentil weather in January (Gabon)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Port-Gentil during January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Port-Gentil typically brings high temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 29°C, cooling down at night to around 25°C. While these temperatures are averages, expect some days to be hotter. Choose light, airy clothing to handle the warmth effectively.

Precipitation

Port-Gentil in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 247 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 15 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 152 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, 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 January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 247 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 83%  
SunshineSunshine 152 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Gabon in January

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.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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