Climate Insights for Port-Gentil

Bendjé, Ogooué-Maritime Province, Gabon

Hottest
March
28°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
July
23°C low74°F low
Wettest
November
313 mm rain12.3 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Port-Gentil is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,767 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 313 mm of rainfall. Port-Gentil sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Port-Gentil is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 69.6 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 12.3 in of rainfall. Port-Gentil sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°FebMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°MarMax: 28°Average: 28°Min: 26°AprMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°MayMax: 27°Average: 27°Min: 26°JunMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 24°JulMax: 24°Average: 24°Min: 23°AugMax: 25°Average: 24°Min: 24°SepMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 25°OctMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 25°NovMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 25°DecMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 25°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FFebMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FMarMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 79°FAprMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FMayMax: 81°FAverage: 80°FMin: 79°FJunMax: 78°FAverage: 77°FMin: 76°FJulMax: 76°FAverage: 75°FMin: 74°FAugMax: 77°FAverage: 76°FMin: 75°FSepMax: 78°FAverage: 77°FMin: 76°FOctMax: 80°FAverage: 79°FMin: 77°FNovMax: 81°FAverage: 79°FMin: 77°FDecMax: 81°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°F
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Port-Gentil has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Port-Gentil has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°F range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 74°F and an average of 75°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 241mmFebPrecipitation: 158mmMarPrecipitation: 183mmAprPrecipitation: 181mmMayPrecipitation: 115mmJunPrecipitation: 19mmJulPrecipitation: 8mmAugPrecipitation: 12mmSepPrecipitation: 38mmOctPrecipitation: 215mmNovPrecipitation: 313mmDecPrecipitation: 285mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 9.5inFebPrecipitation: 6.2inMarPrecipitation: 7.2inAprPrecipitation: 7.1inMayPrecipitation: 4.5inJunPrecipitation: 0.7inJulPrecipitation: 0.3inAugPrecipitation: 0.5inSepPrecipitation: 1.5inOctPrecipitation: 8.5inNovPrecipitation: 12.3inDecPrecipitation: 11.2in
Precipitation

Port-Gentil is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,767 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 147 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 313 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 8 mm. That's 305 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.Port-Gentil is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 69.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.8 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 12.3 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.3 in. That's 12 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/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 12km/hAprWind Speed: 12km/hMayWind Speed: 14km/hJunWind Speed: 19km/hJulWind Speed: 20km/hAugWind Speed: 19km/hSepWind Speed: 19km/hOctWind Speed: 16km/hNovWind Speed: 13km/hDecWind Speed: 12km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 12mphJulWind Speed: 12mphAugWind Speed: 12mphSepWind Speed: 12mphOctWind Speed: 10mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
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Port-Gentil is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 20km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 19km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.Port-Gentil is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 12mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan27°80°F
Feb27°81°F
Mar28°82°F
Apr27°81°F
May27°80°F
Jun25°77°F
Jul24°75°F
Aug24°76°F
Sep25°77°F
Oct26°79°F
Nov26°79°F
Dec26°80°F

The best time to visit Port-Gentil is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 13 mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 28°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Port-Gentil is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.5 in per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 83°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Port-Gentil 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 Port-Gentil 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
26 °C78 °F
28 °C82 °F
11 km/h7 mph
241 mm9.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
26 °C79 °F
28 °C83 °F
11 km/h7 mph
158 mm6.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
26 °C79 °F
28 °C83 °F
12 km/h7 mph
183 mm7.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
26 °C79 °F
28 °C83 °F
12 km/h7 mph
181 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
26 °C79 °F
27 °C81 °F
14 km/h9 mph
115 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
24 °C76 °F
26 °C78 °F
19 km/h12 mph
19 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C74 °F
24 °C76 °F
20 km/h12 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C75 °F
25 °C77 °F
19 km/h12 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
25 °C76 °F
26 °C78 °F
19 km/h12 mph
38 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
25 °C77 °F
27 °C80 °F
16 km/h10 mph
215 mm8.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
25 °C77 °F
27 °C81 °F
13 km/h8 mph
313 mm12.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
25 °C78 °F
27 °C81 °F
12 km/h7 mph
285 mm11.2 in
0 cm0 in