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When to go · Gabon

Gabon in January

Good month. Short dry spell; leatherback turtles nesting at Pongara and Mayumba.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Crowds
Low
Gabon
Prices
Medium
Gabon

Verdict

GoodVoykit month rating for Gabon

Short dry spell; leatherback turtles nesting at Pongara and Mayumba.

Weather in January

  • Coast · Libreville, Port-Gentil, Loango, Mayumbafine

    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, Makokoufine

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

  • South-east plateaux · Franceville, Batéké Plateau, Léconirainy

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

Festivals and holidays

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.

  • New Year's Day

    1 Jan

    Public holiday.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Gabon
Low
Prices · Gabon
Medium

What to pack

  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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