Libreville · SummerMonth summary
Libreville weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
21°C – 28°C
🌧 Rainy days
42% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (7.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Libreville in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: August is a good time to visit Libreville. July remains slightly better (+0.1 pts).
By trip type
Libreville in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
Summer in Libreville brings pleasant temperatures (28°C) and long sunny days (7.1h of sunshine). Expect rain on 42% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (7.6/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ January | 23°C | 30°C | 95% | 10.6 | 9.2h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌧️ February | 23°C | 30°C | 93% | 11.4 | 9.0h | 6.2/10 |
| 🌧️ March | 23°C | 30°C | 92% | 11.4 | 8.3h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌧️ April | 23°C | 30°C | 93% | 11.2 | 8.4h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 23°C | 30°C | 91% | 10.8 | 8.4h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 22°C | 28°C | 58% | 3.3 | 7.9h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 21°C | 27°C | 32% | 0.9 | 6.7h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 21°C | 28°C | 42% | 2.1 | 7.1h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 22°C | 28°C | 84% | 6.1 | 7.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 22°C | 29°C | 99% | 15.0 | 7.6h | 5.7/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 22°C | 29°C | 99% | 19.1 | 7.1h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌧️ December | 22°C | 29°C | 98% | 14.5 | 8.6h | 6.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Libreville averages 28°C, 42% rainy days and 7.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10.
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Comparison
August vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 7.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -10%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Libreville in August
Is August a good time to visit Libreville?
August is an excellent time to visit Libreville (score 7.5/10). With 28°C, 7.1h of sunshine and 42% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Libreville in August?
With 28°C max and 7.1h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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