Climate Insights for Libreville
Estuaire Province, Gabon
Climate Overview
The climate in Libreville is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2,784 mm of precipitation falls per year. Libreville receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Libreville sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Libreville is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 109.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Libreville receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Libreville sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Libreville has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.Libreville has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 11°F range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 74°F and an average of 77°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Libreville is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,784 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 232 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 443 mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 31 mm. That's 412 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Libreville is a very wet location, receiving approximately 109.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9.1 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 17.4 in of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.2 in. That's 16.2 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Libreville is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 8km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.Libreville is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 5mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Libreville based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Libreville based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.