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When to go · Gabon

Gabon in October

Avoid month. Heavy rains; lodges may run reduced programmes.

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Crowds
Low
Gabon
Prices
Low
Gabon

Verdict

AvoidVoykit month rating for Gabon

Heavy rains; lodges may run reduced programmes.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

  • Coast · Libreville, Port-Gentil, Loango, Mayumbarainy

    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, Makokourainy

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

  • South-east plateaux · Franceville, Batéké Plateau, Léconirainy

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

  • Libreville30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 20 rain days
  • Franceville30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Gamba29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Mayumba29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Port-Gentil29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 18 rain days
  • Tchibanga28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 9 rain days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Gabon
Low
Prices · Gabon
Low

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Oct: Avoid

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Low

    Jun: Medium

  • Prices

    Oct: Low

    Jun: High

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jun: 1

October: Heavy rains; lodges may run reduced programmes.

June: Dry season starts: grey skies, cooler air, easier trails.

Gabon: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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Where to go in October

Better another month