When to go · Gabon
Gabon in July
Great month. Best park month; humpback whales arrive off Loango.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Crowds
- High
- Gabon
- Prices
- High
- Gabon
Verdict
Best park month; humpback whales arrive off Loango.
Weather in July
- 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.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Gabon
- High
- Prices · Gabon
- High
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.
Where to go in July
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)
Dry, cloudy; coolest weeks.