January weather forecast
Gabon

In Gabon, January falls within the rainy season, characterized by high rainfall, high temperatures, and significant humidity. Rainfall during January is particularly high, often reaching up to 250mm (9.84") in some parts of the country. This makes it one of the rainiest months of the year in Gabon.

Gabon's capital city, Libreville, located on the coast, experiences similar conditions in January. With high temperatures usually ranging from 26°C (78.8°F) to 31°C (87.8°F), the heat is coupled with high humidity due to frequent rain showers. This coastal city often experiences slightly cooler temperatures than the inland regions due to the moderating influence of the Atlantic Ocean.

In comparison to December, the previous month, January tends to have marginally higher rainfall. Temperatures remain relatively constant, highlighting the consistency of Gabon's tropical climate. Looking forward to February, the rainfall tends to decrease slightly, while the temperature remains stable. It is important to note that despite it being one of the rainiest months, the heavy rainfall usually does not last all day and is often followed by sunshine.

Another notable city is Franceville, located in the southeast of Gabon. Here, January temperatures also typically range from 21°C (69.8°F) to 30°C (86°F). Rainfall is usually high, but slightly less than coastal regions, demonstrating the geographical variation within Gabon.

January in Gabon, therefore, is a period of heavy rainfall and high temperatures. This can impact travel plans due to potential difficulties with road travel and reduced visibility for wildlife viewing. Nonetheless, the abundance of rain creates an incredibly lush landscape, contributing to Gabon's rich biodiversity.

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• Libreville - January »
  January through March and August, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the least humid months in Libreville. The months with the lowest humidity in Libreville are January through March and August, with an average relative humidity of 81%.
• Port-Gentil - January »
  January and February, with an average of 8.7h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Port-Gentil, Gabon. January through March, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the least humid months in Port-Gentil.
• Franceville - January »
  In Franceville during January, the rain falls for 24.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 96mm (3.78") of precipitation. The months with the highest UV index in Franceville, Gabon, are January, April and July, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Moanda - January »
  With an average relative humidity of 74%, January is the least humid month in Moanda. On the first day of January in Moanda, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:16.
• Lambarene - January »
  On the last day of January, in Lambarene, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:36 WAT. Lambarene transitions into January recording an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31°C (87.8°F), closely aligning with the preceding month's temperature.
• Tchibanga - January »
  The average heat index, which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in January is appraised at 39°C (102.2°F). Kicking off the year in Tchibanga is the wet month of January, characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall.
• Makokou - January »
  In Makokou in January, during 7 rainfall days, 88mm (3.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Makokou starts January with an average high-temperature of a tropical 30°C (86°F), hinting at a minimal fluctuation from December.
• Bitam - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Bitam is January, when the rain falls for 20.8 days and typically collects 37mm (1.46") of precipitation. The average heat index, which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in January is evaluated at 44°C (111.2°F).
• Gamba - January »
  January, March, April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Gamba, Gabon. Weather patterns in Gamba, Gabon remain humid in January, maintaining a high relative humidity of 83%.
• Mayumba - January »
  The months with the most sunshine in Mayumba are January through April, with an average of 5h of sunshine. On the first day of January in Mayumba, Gabon, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:30.