Port-Gentil weather in May (Gabon)

Looking to travel to Port-Gentil in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Port-Gentil generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 29°C, while nights can cool down to about 25°C.

Port-Gentil in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 149 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, February, November and December tend to have 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 May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 132 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 85%  
SunshineSunshine 149 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Gabon in May

Find out more about the weather in Gabon in May and which places have the best weather 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 Port-Gentil in May?

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 in May.

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

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Port-Gentil.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Gabon? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Gabon. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.