Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Libreville, Gabon in May
Weather score55Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 4.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 251mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
251mm
Sun
4.8h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
55
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 251mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Libreville, Gabon with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May29°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to May and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May251mm average rain
May sits near Libreville'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
May4.8 hours average sun
May sits close to Libreville's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May28°C average sea
May sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to May and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May55 weather score
May scores below Libreville's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.