Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Lopé National Park, Gabon in May
Weather score54Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 4.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 188mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
188mm
Sun
4.1h
Weather score
54
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 188mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Map
Weather map
Compare Lopé National Park, Gabon with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May30°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 October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May188mm average rain
May sits near Lopé National Park'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
May4.1 hours average sun
May is brighter than Lopé National Park'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.
Weather score
May54 weather score
May sits close to Lopé National Park'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.