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, the average water temperature is 28.9°C (84°F). In Libreville, in April, the average water temperature is 28.9°C (84°F).
• Port-Gentil - April »
  In Port-Gentil in April, the average water temperature is 28.3°C (82.9°F). In Port-Gentil, the nighttime temperature shows a slight difference from the daytime high, averaging to a still moderately hot 26.8°C (80.2°F) during April.
• Franceville - April »
  In Franceville, during April, the rain falls for 26.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 136mm (5.35") of precipitation. The average heat index, which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in April is calculated to be 42°C (107.6°F).
• Moanda - April »
  Moanda transitions into April recording an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.8°C (85.6°F), closely aligning with the preceding month's temperature. On the first day of April in Moanda, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:13.
• Lambarene - April »
  On the last day of April, in Lambarene, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:19 WAT. Temperatures in Lambarene reach their maximum during February through April, recording an average high-temperature of 32°C (89.6°F).
• Tchibanga - April »
  In Tchibanga in April, during 27.9 rainfall days, 176mm (6.93") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Tchibanga, during April, the rain falls for 27.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 176mm (6.93") of precipitation.
• Makokou - April »
  In Makokou, during April, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 200mm (7.87") of precipitation. In April, in Makokou the rain falls for 14 days.
• Bitam - April »
  On the first day of April in Bitam sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:22. 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 »
  April temperatures in Mayumba vary between a high-temperature of 30.5°C (86.9°F) and a low-temperature of 23.6°C (74.5°F). In Mayumba, Gabon, in April, during 10.2 rainfall days, 126mm (4.96") of precipitation is typically accumulated.