Gabon in August

Whales and dry trails; Independence Day (17 Aug) holiday.

• Coast · Libreville, Port-Gentil, Loango, Mayumbabest weather

  Main dry season June–August (cloudy, cooler, whales offshore); heaviest rain October–November and March–May; a short drier spell December–January.

• Central forest and savanna · Lopé, Ivindo, Makokoubest weather

  Rain in every month; trails and bais easiest in June–August.

• South-east plateaux · Franceville, Batéké Plateau, Léconibest weather

  Grass plateau with cooler dry-season nights; south of the equator, so a clearer dry season.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Independence Days

  16–17 Aug

  Parades in Libreville; offices and many shops shut; domestic travel busy.

• Liberation Day (2023 transition)

  30 Aug (check)

  Celebrations of the 2023 takeover.

Crowds · Gabon

High

Prices · Gabon

High

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Rated best or good this month

• Coast

  Best weather of the year (Libreville, Port-Gentil, Loango, Mayumba)

• Central forest and savanna

  Best weather of the year (Lopé, Ivindo, Makokou)

• South-east plateaux

  Best weather of the year (Franceville, Batéké Plateau, Léconi)

• Libreville

  Dry; Aug 17 Independence Day.