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When to go · Gabon

Gabon in October

Avoid month. Heavy rains; lodges may run reduced programmes.

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Crowds
Low
Gabon
Prices
Low
Gabon

Verdict

AvoidVoykit month rating for Gabon

Heavy rains; lodges may run reduced programmes.

Weather in October

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

    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, Makokourainy

    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.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Gabon
Low
Prices · Gabon
Low

What to pack

  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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Where to go in October

Better another month