The Weather and Climate in Gabon

Gabon has a year-round tropical climate—that is always hot and humid, with up to 80% humidity and an average temperature of 25°C (77°F). This can be attributed to its geographic location; it is part of western Africa and it borders the Atlantic Ocean at the Equator between Equatorial Guinea and the Republic of Congo. The elevation extremes of Gabon are: the Atlantic Ocean at 0 meter, lowest point and Mont Iboundji at 1575 m, highest point.

June, July, and August are the dry months of Gabon. The rainy season is from October to May. Thus, in terms of clothing, lightweight tropical wear is prevalent during the dry season and raincoats are advised to be worn during the rainy season. However, rainfall in Gabon varies, with an annual average of 120 inches or 3,050 millimeters in the capital Libreville. On the northwest coast, the average rainfall is 150 inches between October and April. May to September has little rainfall while the humidity remains high.

During the small dry season in Gabon, one can expect clear blue sky with very little rainfall. Heavy rainfall but warm temperature mark the long wet season of the country. The long dry season on the other hand which takes place from May to September has no rain with smooth mornings. The small raining season gives Gabonese heavy rainfalls followed by sunshine.

The absence of rain in Gabon means a very good opportunity for photography among tourists and the Gabonese people. Taking photos can be fun during the small raining season because colors tend to be bright and the nature is always a good subject.