Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Gabon in January
Weather score57Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 4.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 188mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
188mm
Sun
4.7h
Sea
14°C
Weather score
57
Good
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 188mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 14°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Gabon with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January30°C average high
January sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January188mm average rain
January sits near Gabon's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJune to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January4.7 hours average sun
January is brighter than Gabon's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January14°C average sea
January sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to May and November to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January57 weather score
January sits close to Gabon's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.