Gabon in August

Whales and dry trails; Independence Day (17 Aug) holiday.

No other month rates higher than August for Gabon in this guide.

• Coast · Libreville, Port-Gentil, Loango, Mayumbabest weather

  Main dry season June–August (cloudy, cooler, whales offshore); heaviest rain October–November and March–May; a short drier spell December–January.

• Central forest and savanna · Lopé, Ivindo, Makokoubest weather

  Rain in every month; trails and bais easiest in June–August.

• South-east plateaux · Franceville, Batéké Plateau, Léconibest weather

  Grass plateau with cooler dry-season nights; south of the equator, so a clearer dry season.

• Libreville28 °C (82 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 2 rain days
• Franceville31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 14 rain days
• Gamba27 °C (81 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 1 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 1 rain days
• Mayumba27 °C (81 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 1 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 1 rain days
• Port-Gentil27 °C (81 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 5 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 5 rain days
• Tchibanga28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 5 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 5 rain days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Independence Days

  16–17 Aug

  Parades in Libreville; offices and many shops shut; domestic travel busy.

• Liberation Day (2023 transition)

  30 Aug (check)

  Celebrations of the 2023 takeover.

• Humpback whale season off the coast

  July–September · Libreville

  Boat trips from the estuary are offered in season; check the operator.

Crowds · Gabon

High

Prices · Gabon

High

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Gabon, side by side.

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Rated best or good this month

• Coast

  Best weather of the year (Libreville, Port-Gentil, Loango, Mayumba)

• Central forest and savanna

  Best weather of the year (Lopé, Ivindo, Makokou)

• South-east plateaux

  Best weather of the year (Franceville, Batéké Plateau, Léconi)

• Libreville

  Dry; Aug 17 Independence Day.

• Franceville

  Best months: Jun–Sep

• Gamba

  Best months: Jun–Sep

• Mayumba

  Best months: Nov–Feb (turtle season) and Jun–Sep (dry weather)

• Port-Gentil

  Best months: Jun–Sep (dry, cooler)

• Tchibanga

  Best months: Jun–Sep (dry season, easier travel)