SeasonMapLibreville weather in August
Gabon
August in Libreville: hot, a little rain, with clean air — fine if you can take sticky heat.
#2 of 12 months in Libreville · #781 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 76/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Libreville climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 30°C / 85°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 33°C / 91°F | |
| Sea temperature | 27°C / 81°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 43 mm / 1.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 47 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Libreville in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyIndependence Day, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Libreville's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherLibreville's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
August includes Humpback whales offshore.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Libreville in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
The long dry season
1 Jun – 15 Sep · usuallyThe rain gives up for a few months and the coast sits under low cloud instead. Cooler, dimmer, and the only stretch when the tracks into the interior parks are dependable.
- Nature
Humpback whales offshore
1 Jul – 30 Sep · usuallyWhale seasonHumpbacks calve along the Gabonese coast through the dry months and boats go out from Libreville and Pongara to find them. Sightings are good but the swell that time of year decides whether you sail at all. Source ↗
- Holiday
Independence Day
16–17 AugNational holidayClosuresCrowdedGabon takes two days over 16 and 17 August, with the parade on the Boulevard Triomphal and ministries shut. It lands in the driest, coolest weeks, which is why it works as a street event. Source ↗
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Libreville in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Libreville?
- August in Libreville: hot, a little rain, with clean air — fine if you can take sticky heat. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Libreville on SeasonMap's comfort score (76/100).
- What is the weather like in Libreville in August?
- In August, Libreville averages a daily high of 29.7°C and a low of 22.8°C, with about 42.6 mm of rain over roughly 9.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Libreville in August?
- Libreville has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 47 in August.