Port-Gentil weather in May (Gabon)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Port-Gentil during May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Port-Gentil includes high temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 29°C, cooling down at night to around 25°C.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 149 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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 Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 132 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 85%  

Sunshine 149 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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. 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?

This site 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 travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.