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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The best time to visit Gabon for hiking is July, August, June, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.
Climate Heatmap
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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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