Gabon: Climate
Gabon has an equatorial climate, with year-round high temperatures and humidity.
Rainfall varies from an annual average of 120 inches (3,050 millimetres) in the capital Libreville to 150 inches on the northwest coast, with almost all of it falling between October and April. In the period from May to September there is little, if any, rainfall, but humidity remains high. Temperature shows little seasonal variation, the daily average being about 81° F (27° C).
Seasons Gabon
| Seasons | Period *) | What to expect | Details |
| Small dry season | December – January | Clear blue sky, very little rainfall. | Ideal for photography. More mosquitos, fourous and Tse Tse than in the long dry season. |
| Long wet season | February – April | Heavy rainfall, warm. | Sunsets at Pte. Ste. Cathérine (close to Loango Lodge) are even better than usual. Good for photography as the colours tend to be bright in between the rains. More mosquitos, fourous and Tse Tse than in the dry season. |
| Long dry season | May – September* | Covered sky, no rain, smooth mornings | |
| Small raining season | October – November | Heavy rainfall followed by sunshine. | Sunsets at Pte. Ste. Cathérine (close to Loango Lodge) are even better than usual. Good for photography as the colours tend to be bright in between the rains. More mosquitos, fourous and Tse Tse than in the dry season. |
*) The indicated periods are estimates as the seasons may vary from year to year. Our expert staff in Loango National Park will customise your programme according to the weather conditions and where the wildlife is during your visit to the park.
Nature
In 2002, late President Omar Bongo Ondimba put Gabon firmly on the map as an important future ecotourism destination by nominating more than 11% of the nation’s territory as National Park – a new standard in African eco-tourism and conservation!
Wildlife
Gabon is home to western lowland gorillas and nearly 200 other mammal species and 600 species of birds. In Loango National Park, you can find elephants and buffalos roaming freely on its endless beaches.
Climate
Rainfall varies from an annual average of 120 inches in the capital Libreville to 150 inches on the northwest coast, with almost all of it falling between October and April. In the period from May to September there is little, if any, rainfall, but humidity remains high.
People
The earliest inhabitants of Gabon are the pygmy people. Pygmy tribes are known for their hunting & gathering culture in the central African rainforest, and for their height: adult members grow on average to less than 150 cm (4 feet 11 inches).