Outdoor activities Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
July, August, June
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Gabon?
The best time to visit Gabon for hiking is July, August, June, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best outdoor activities conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Gabon, with open trails and longer daylight hours.
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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Gabon
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 31Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 148 |
February | 26Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 155 |
March | 9Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 90Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 221 |
April | 9Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 90Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 208 |
May | 20Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 179 |
June | 79Good Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 43 |
July | 90Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 9 |
August | 87Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 20 |
September | 53Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 113 |
October | 18Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 90Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 287 |
November | 19Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 90Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 286 |
December | 36Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 151 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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