Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Gabon in May
Weather score56Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 4.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 190mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
190mm
Sun
4.4h
Sea
14°C
Weather score
56
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 190mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.4h 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
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
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May190mm average rain
May 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
May4.4 hours average sun
May 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
May14°C average sea
May is close to Gabon's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
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
May56 weather score
May 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.