Libreville in May

6.1out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C. Very wet: about 27 rainy days.

29°CAvg high
25°CAvg low
27Rainy days (244 mm)
12:01 hDaylight
06:18Sunrise · 18:19 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C
  • Very wet: about 27 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±4.9 days)

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±4.9 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

28° 25° J 29° 25° F 29° 25° M 29° 25° A 29° 25° M 27° 24° J 26° 23° J 26° 23° A 27° 24° S 27° 24° O 28° 24° N 28° 24° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 28°C25°C250 mm 29– – 6.1
February 29°C25°C219 mm 26– – 6.1
March 29°C25°C271 mm 29– – 6.0
April 29°C25°C261 mm 27– – 6.1
May 29°C25°C244 mm 27– – 6.1
June 27°C24°C82 mm 12– – 7.4
July 26°C23°C33 mm 7– – 8.2
August 26°C23°C36 mm 8– – 8.0
September 27°C24°C151 mm 22– – 6.1
October 27°C24°C359 mm 30– – 6.1
November 28°C24°C393 mm 30– – 6.1
December 28°C24°C316 mm 30– – 6.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Libreville in May?

Daytime highs average 29°C and nights about 25°C.

When is the best time to visit Libreville?

The best months are July, August.