Libreville · WinterMonth summary
Libreville weather in December
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
72°F – 84°F
🌧 Rainy days
98% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (7.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Libreville in December?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Not the best window: 98% rain risk and 8.6h of sunshine. July is much safer.
By trip type
Libreville in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in December
Even in winter, Libreville enjoys 29°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 98% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (7.6/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ January | 73°F | 86°F | 95% | 0.4in | 9.2h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌧️ February | 73°F | 86°F | 93% | 0.4in | 9.0h | 6.2/10 |
| 🌧️ March | 73°F | 86°F | 92% | 0.4in | 8.3h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌧️ April | 73°F | 86°F | 93% | 0.4in | 8.4h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 73°F | 86°F | 91% | 0.4in | 8.4h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 72°F | 82°F | 58% | 0.1in | 7.9h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 70°F | 81°F | 32% | 0.0in | 6.7h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 70°F | 82°F | 42% | 0.1in | 7.1h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 72°F | 82°F | 84% | 0.2in | 7.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 72°F | 84°F | 99% | 0.6in | 7.6h | 5.7/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 72°F | 84°F | 99% | 0.8in | 7.1h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌧️ December | 72°F | 84°F | 98% | 0.6in | 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 December, Libreville averages 84°F, 98% rainy days and 8.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.2/10.
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Comparison
December vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 7.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -2°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -66%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -1.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Libreville in December
Is December a good time to visit Libreville?
December is an acceptable time for Libreville (score 6.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (7.6/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Libreville in December?
Yes, 98% of days see rain in December. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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