Climate Insights for Libreville

Estuaire Province, Gabon

Hottest
March
30°C peak85°F peak
Coldest
July
24°C low74°F low
Wettest
November
443 mm rain17.4 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

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

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°FebMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 26°MarMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°AprMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°MayMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°JunMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 24°JulMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 24°AugMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 24°SepMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 24°OctMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°NovMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°DecMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 84°FAverage: 80°FMin: 77°FFebMax: 85°FAverage: 81°FMin: 78°FMarMax: 85°FAverage: 81°FMin: 78°FAprMax: 85°FAverage: 81°FMin: 78°FMayMax: 84°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FJunMax: 82°FAverage: 79°FMin: 76°FJulMax: 80°FAverage: 77°FMin: 74°FAugMax: 80°FAverage: 77°FMin: 74°FSepMax: 81°FAverage: 78°FMin: 76°FOctMax: 82°FAverage: 79°FMin: 76°FNovMax: 83°FAverage: 79°FMin: 76°FDecMax: 84°FAverage: 80°FMin: 77°F
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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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 235mmFebPrecipitation: 202mmMarPrecipitation: 287mmAprPrecipitation: 252mmMayPrecipitation: 274mmJunPrecipitation: 107mmJulPrecipitation: 31mmAugPrecipitation: 49mmSepPrecipitation: 182mmOctPrecipitation: 414mmNovPrecipitation: 443mmDecPrecipitation: 310mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 9.2inFebPrecipitation: 7.9inMarPrecipitation: 11.3inAprPrecipitation: 9.9inMayPrecipitation: 10.8inJunPrecipitation: 4.2inJulPrecipitation: 1.2inAugPrecipitation: 1.9inSepPrecipitation: 7.2inOctPrecipitation: 16.3inNovPrecipitation: 17.4inDecPrecipitation: 12.2in
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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 12km/hJulWind Speed: 13km/hAugWind Speed: 14km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
25 °C77 °F
29 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
235 mm9.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
26 °C78 °F
29 °C85 °F
8 km/h5 mph
202 mm7.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
25 °C78 °F
30 °C85 °F
8 km/h5 mph
287 mm11.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
25 °C78 °F
29 °C85 °F
8 km/h5 mph
252 mm9.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C78 °F
29 °C84 °F
9 km/h5 mph
274 mm10.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
24 °C76 °F
28 °C82 °F
12 km/h7 mph
107 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C74 °F
27 °C80 °F
13 km/h8 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C74 °F
27 °C80 °F
14 km/h8 mph
49 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C76 °F
27 °C81 °F
13 km/h8 mph
182 mm7.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
25 °C76 °F
28 °C82 °F
9 km/h6 mph
414 mm16.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
25 °C76 °F
28 °C83 °F
8 km/h5 mph
443 mm17.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
25 °C77 °F
29 °C84 °F
7 km/h5 mph
310 mm12.2 in
0 cm0 in