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Libreville Weather in August

Libreville in August

The short of it: Libreville in August averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 22 °C (72 °F), with 20 mm (0.79 in) of rain and about 12 h 8 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 22° · rain 20 mm · daylight 12 h 8 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & August

August in Libreville brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 22°, with about 20 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 28°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 8 min in mid-August.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Libreville runs about middling and about as wet in August. Owendo, 13 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

August in Libreville, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 11 mm more rain
Versus September
1° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 8 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OwendoEstuaire13 km SSE29°23°16 mm
AkandaEstuaire28 km NNW27°22°18 mm
NtoumEstuaire34 km E29°22°18 mm
IboundjiEstuaire55 km NNE28°22°26 mm
CocobeachEstuaire69 km NNE28°22°30 mm
KangoEstuaire77 km ESE29°22°13 mm
CogoLitoral81 km NNE28°22°34 mm
BiticaLitoral116 km N28°21°44 mm
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The Almanac · Libreville Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
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Much like July: highs about 28°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Libreville by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°24°212 mm11 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦
February31°24°204 mm12 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦
March31°24°325 mm13 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
April32°24°326 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
May31°24°263 mm9 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
June29°23°42 mm6 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
July28°22°9.0 mm7 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°22°20 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
September29°23°137 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October29°23°487 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦
November30°24°479 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦
December30°24°276 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Libreville in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Libreville in August?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 22 °C (72 °F), with about 20 mm (0.79 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 28°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Libreville?

The Almanac gives August 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Libreville in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 8 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Libreville in August?

Hardly — August nights average 22 °C (72 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Libreville in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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