Climate Insights for Ovan

, Province de l’Ogooué-Ivindo, Gabon

Hottest
April
31°C peak
Coldest
July
21°C low
Wettest
October
260mm rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ovan is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1947mm of precipitation falls per year. Ovan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ovan sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 22° Feb Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 22° Mar Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 22° Apr Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 22° May Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 22° Jun Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Jul Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Aug Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Sep Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 22° Oct Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 22° Nov Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 22° Dec Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 22°
Max
Average
Min

Ovan has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 125mm Feb Precipitation: 140mm Mar Precipitation: 208mm Apr Precipitation: 221mm May Precipitation: 160mm Jun Precipitation: 103mm Jul Precipitation: 75mm Aug Precipitation: 74mm Sep Precipitation: 149mm Oct Precipitation: 260mm Nov Precipitation: 250mm Dec Precipitation: 180mm
Precipitation

Ovan is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1947mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 162mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 260mm of rainfall. November and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 74mm. That's 186mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 2km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 1km/h May Wind Speed: 1km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 1km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Ovan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

92 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Ovan, which began on June 21, 2026. Ovan sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in April at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 21°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 22 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 589mm across the season with a monthly average of 196mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 253mm for the season, averaging 84mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 22 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 659mm across the season with a monthly average of 220mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 22 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 446mm across the season with a monthly average of 149mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 26°
Feb 26°
Mar 26°
Apr 26°
May 26°
Jun 25°
Jul 24°
Aug 24°
Sep 25°
Oct 25°
Nov 25°
Dec 25°

The best time to visit Ovan is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 75mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ovan 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
22 °C
31 °C
2 km/h
125 mm
0 cm
Feb
22 °C
31 °C
2 km/h
140 mm
0 cm
Mar
22 °C
31 °C
2 km/h
208 mm
0 cm
Apr
22 °C
31 °C
1 km/h
221 mm
0 cm
May
22 °C
30 °C
1 km/h
160 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
22 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
103 mm
0 cm
Jul
21 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
75 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
74 mm
0 cm
Sep
22 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
149 mm
0 cm
Oct
22 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
260 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
30 °C
1 km/h
250 mm
0 cm
Dec
22 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
180 mm
0 cm
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