Gabon
Gabon in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Gabon in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Gabon in August?
- Tchibanga is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 28°C (83°F) in August; Bakoumba is the coolest at 25°C (78°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Gabon in August?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Cocobeach (26°C (78°F)), and 6 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
28°
Tchibanga
Coolest
25°
Bakoumba
Driest
2 mm
Tchibanga
Warmest sea
26°
Cocobeach
Across Gabon, August highs run from 25°C (78°F) (Bakoumba) to 28°C (83°F) (Tchibanga). On average it is about as warm as July. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Libreville, Port-Gentil, and Franceville.
Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port-Gentil | 27° | 22° | 7 mm | 25° | 87 |
| Gamba | 26° | 20° | 4 mm | 23° | 85 |
| Moanda | 27° | 19° | 11 mm | — | 84 |
| Omboué | 26° | 21° | 5 mm | — | 84 |
| Bakoumba | 25° | 18° | 8 mm | — | 84 |
| Mayumba | 26° | 20° | 5 mm | 22° | 84 |
| Libreville | 28° | 22° | 20 mm | 25° | 81 |
| Akanda | 27° | 22° | 19 mm | 25° | 81 |
| Lastoursville | 27° | 20° | 10 mm | — | 81 |
| Oyem | 26° | 18° | 48 mm | — | 79 |
| Ndendé | 28° | 20° | 3 mm | — | 79 |
| Franceville | 28° | 20° | 16 mm | — | 78 |
| Lambaréné | 28° | 21° | 7 mm | — | 76 |
| Tchibanga | 28° | 20° | 2 mm | — | 76 |
| Ndjolé | 28° | 21° | 8 mm | — | 76 |
| Cocobeach | 28° | 22° | 35 mm | 26° | 75 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Gabon in August?
Average daytime highs range from 25° in Bakoumba to 28° in Tchibanga.
Can you swim in Gabon in August?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Cocobeach at about 26°.