April weather forecast
Gabon

April in Gabon marks a transitional phase in the climate as the country begins to shift from the rainy season to the dry season. This transition results in a noticeable decrease in rainfall compared to previous months, with totals generally ranging between 120mm (4.72") and 200mm (7.87") across different parts of the country. Despite this reduction in rainfall, temperatures remain consistently high, contributing to the tropical climate.

The capital city, Libreville, on the coast, continues to experience high temperatures, typically ranging from 26°C (78.8°F) to 31°C (87.8°F). Rainfall in Libreville decreases compared to March, although frequent short showers can still occur. These showers often clear up quickly, leading to periods of sunshine and maintaining the high humidity levels typical of the city.

In comparison to March, April usually experiences a significant decrease in rainfall as Gabon transitions towards its dry season. Moving into May, the rainfall continues to decrease, with a further reduction in precipitation as the dry season becomes more established.

Franceville, in the southeastern part of Gabon, also experiences a reduction in rainfall during April. The temperatures during this month remain consistent with the previous months, generally varying between 21°C (69.8°F) to 30°C (86°F).

The transition from the rainy to the dry season in April can make travel more feasible due to the decrease in rainfall, improving road conditions and visibility for wildlife viewing. However, the consistent high temperatures and the lingering rainfall ensure that Gabon's vibrant tropical rainforests and rich biodiversity continue to flourish.

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• Libreville - April »
  In Libreville, in April, it is raining for 27.3 days, with typically 173mm (6.81") of accumulated precipitation. The average heat index, which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in April is calculated to be 38°C (100.4°F).
• Port-Gentil - April »
  On the first day of April in Port-Gentil, Gabon, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:31. In Port-Gentil during April, the rain falls for 24.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 160mm (6.3") of precipitation.
• Franceville - April »
  April's weather in Franceville continues the wet pattern established in March with a substantial downfall amounting to 136mm (5.35"). In Franceville, during April, the rain falls for 26.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 136mm (5.35") of precipitation.
• Moanda - April »
  In Moanda, during April, the rain falls for 16.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 221mm (8.7") of precipitation. The average heat index, which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in April is estimated at 38°C (100.4°F).
• Lambarene - April »
  On the first day of April in Lambarene, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:25. Moving ahead, April sees a rainfall regression in Lambarene, with the month's total standing at 193mm (7.6").
• Tchibanga - April »
  On the first day of April in Tchibanga sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:22. On the first day of April in Tchibanga sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:22.
• Makokou - April »
  In Makokou in April, during 14 rainfall days, 200mm (7.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Makokou, in April, during 14 rainfall days, 200mm (7.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Bitam - April »
  In Bitam, Gabon, during April, the rain falls for 28 days and regularly aggregates up to 170mm (6.69") of precipitation. In Bitam during April, the rain falls for 28 days and regularly aggregates up to 170mm (6.69") of precipitation.
• Gamba - April »
  As Gamba, Gabon moves into April, there is a slight increase in average temperatures, hitting a high of 29°C (84.2°F), identical to March, and maintaining a daily minimum of 25.5°C (77.9°F). January, March, April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Gamba, Gabon.
• Mayumba - April »
  With its average high temperature of 30.5°C (86.9°F) and a low of 23.6°C (74.5°F), April is regarded as the warmest month in Mayumba. April is the warmest month in Mayumba, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 30.5°C (86.9°F) and an average low of 23.6°C (74.5°F).