Gabon
Gabon in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Gabon in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Gabon in May?
- Tchibanga is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 31°C (88°F) in May; Bakoumba is the coolest at 28°C (83°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Gabon in May?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Cocobeach (29°C (84°F)), and 6 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
31°
Tchibanga
Coolest
28°
Bakoumba
Driest
79 mm
Mayumba
Warmest sea
29°
Cocobeach
Tchibanga is the warm end of Gabon in May (31°C (88°F)); Bakoumba the cool end (28°C (83°F)). On average it is about as warm as April. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Libreville, Port-Gentil, and Franceville.
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayumba | 29° | 23° | 79 mm | 26° | 81 |
| Gamba | 29° | 23° | 108 mm | 26° | 78 |
| Port-Gentil | 30° | 24° | 159 mm | 28° | 77 |
| Omboué | 29° | 23° | 136 mm | — | 76 |
| Libreville | 31° | 24° | 252 mm | 28° | 68 |
| Akanda | 30° | 24° | 269 mm | 29° | 68 |
| Cocobeach | 30° | 23° | 290 mm | 29° | 64 |
| Bakoumba | 28° | 20° | 184 mm | — | 61 |
| Moanda | 29° | 21° | 183 mm | — | 55 |
| Tchibanga | 31° | 23° | 101 mm | — | 55 |
| Oyem | 29° | 19° | 203 mm | — | 53 |
| Lastoursville | 30° | 22° | 174 mm | — | 52 |
| Franceville | 30° | 21° | 190 mm | — | 50 |
| Ndendé | 31° | 22° | 140 mm | — | 49 |
| Lambaréné | 31° | 23° | 180 mm | — | 47 |
| Ndjolé | 31° | 23° | 195 mm | — | 43 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Gabon in May?
Average daytime highs range from 28° in Bakoumba to 31° in Tchibanga.
Can you swim in Gabon in May?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Cocobeach at about 29°.