The climate of Alembe
Alembe, located in
Gabon, exhibits a Tropical wet and dry or savanna climate as classified by the Köppen climate classification system. This predominating climate is designated as Aw. The town experiences high humidity percentages throughout the year, with readings fluctuating slightly from 72% in
August up to a maximum of 89% in
November.
Temperature highs consistently hover around the low 30s°C, with peak temperatures recorded typically between 32.3°C (90.1°F) in
April and 32.6°C (90.7°F) in
March, and lows traversing between 30.1°C (86.2°F) in
June and
October to 31.5°C (88.7°F) in
December. Minimum temperatures show minor variations staying around the lower 20s°C all year long, with the coolest month being
July at 20.8°C (69.4°F) and the warmest months being
February and March at 23.4°C (74.1°F) and 23.3°C (73.9°F) respectively. Annual rainfall is substantial with the greatest volume in
May at 160mm (6.3") and the least in July and August at 10mm (0.39") and 11mm (0.43") respectively. Along with this, the city enjoys four to seven hours of sunshine daily.
The unique climatic feature of Alembe is the significant shift in rainfall patterns throughout the year. The town encounters exceptionally dry conditions from June to August, with rainfall days plunging to as low as 7.5 days in July. Contrarily, the number of rainfall days escalates to an apex of 28.3 days in October.
The best time to visit Alembe
The optimal time to visit
Alembe would be during the driest months from
June to
August. During this period, the rainfall is at its minimum with temperatures averaging between 20.8°C (69.4°F) and 30.7°C (87.3°F). The comfortable and warm conditions combined with a relatively low likelihood of rain make it an excellent time for outdoor activities and sightseeing.
The worst time to visit Alembe
The months with the heaviest rainfall, particularly
May and
October, are arguably the most challenging times to visit
Alembe. There is an increased chance of encountering severe rain during these months as each month records nearly 200mm (7.87") of rainfall. Besides, in May and October, the humidity is quite high, reaching up to 87% and 88%, which can make for uncomfortable outdoor conditions.
Spring weather in Alembe
Please note that
Alembe's geographic location in the tropics means traditional spring weather, as known in temperate climates, does not apply. Alembe has a Tropical savanna climate characterized by two major seasons, a dry and a wet season, rather than the four seasons seen in temperate climates. Accordingly, as with the other seasons, temperatures throughout these months maintain a range from a low of 23.3°C (73.9°F) in
March to a high of 32.6°C (90.7°F) in the same month.
The spring months align with the close of the wet season, with a noticeable decrease in average rainfall from 135mm (5.31") in March to 49mm (1.93") by
June, and rainfall days reduce to approximately half.
Summer weather in Alembe
Within the Tropical Savanna climate of
Alembe, a traditional summer season does not exist. However, referencing mid-year months of
June to
August, Alembe experiences its driest period. This period sees a pronounced dip in rainfall to 10-11mm (-0.43"), and the number of sunshine days surges to nearly 20 days in
July—a peak for the year. Temperatures remain warm but comfortable, with highs reaching up to 30.7°C (87.3°F) and lows not falling below 20.8°C (69.4°F).
Autumn weather in Alembe
The concept of Autumn as understood in temperate climates does not apply in
Alembe due to its location in the tropics. During
September to
November, Alembe experiences increasing rainfall, with
October and November being the wettest months with nearly 200mm (7.87") of rainfall each. The humidity also sees a gradual increase, reaching up to 89% in November. During these months, the temperature consistently hovers between 22.2°C (72°F) and 30.7°C (87.3°F) respectively.
Winter weather in Alembe
Traditionally recognized winter conditions do not occur in
Alembe owing to its Savanna climate. The tropical location means that even in the coldest months like
December, the low-temperature averages at a mild 23°C (73.4°F), while the high reaches 31.5°C (88.7°F). The quantity of rainfall is comparatively lower than preceding months but remains significant with totals average around 144mm (5.67"). The daily sunshine hours decrease slightly to 7.3 hours, however, the city maintains a relative daylight constant at 12.1 hours throughout the year.
Weather in January
In
January,
Alembe,
Gabon experiences a typical equatorial climate with high temperatures and high relative humidity levels. January is the month with the steadiest temperature range, from a high point of 31.9°C (89.4°F) and declining to a low point of 23.2°C (73.8°F).
Weather in January »Weather in February
Transitioning into
February, there isn't a significant change from the weather conditions of
January. The high temperature rises slightly from January's average of 31.9°C (89.4°F) to 32.3°C (90.1°F). However, keep in mind that residents will be treated to relatively stable amounts of daylight.
Weather in February »Weather in March
In
March, a slight increase in rainfall can be observed in comparison to
February. This makes it one of the wetter months of the year with rainfall reaching up to 135mm (5.31"). The climate stays predominantly warm, with an average high temperature maintained at around 32.6°C (90.7°F).
Weather in March »
Weather in April
As
Alembe moves into
April, the weather continues to be dominated by tropical monsoon conditions. There's a slight digression from the trend observed up until
March, with the high temperature slightly dropping to 32.3°C (90.1°F).
Weather in April »Weather in May
When it comes to
May, it is marked with the highest monthly rainfall in
Alembe,
Gabon throughout the year reaching 160mm (6.3"). Alongside this, a slight decrease in high temperatures to 31.4°C (88.5°F) is noticeable. It's as if nature is preparing for the upturn towards the drier part of the year.
Weather in May »Weather in June
An observable weather shift occurs in
June as the significant decrease in rainfall signals the transition to drier months. The high temperature in June slithers down to 30.1˚C from the previous 31.4°C (88.5°F) in
May. This month is characterized by longer periods of sunshine, allowing residents to enjoy the great outdoors.
Weather in June »
Weather in July
In
July,
Alembe experiences its driest month of the year, receiving a scanty 10mm (0.39") of rainfall in comparison to previous months. The temperatures also witness a significant drop with the lower temperature plummeting to about 20.8°C (69.4°F).
Weather in July »Weather in August
As the calendar flips to
August, there is a slight increase in temperature and rainfall from the preceding month. The monthly high temperature increases marginally to 30.7°C (87.3°F) from
July's average of 30.2°C (86.4°F). Significantly, the dropping humidity levels from July to August hint at drier conditions overall.
Weather in August »Weather in September
September in
Alembe,
Gabon marks the onset of another humid phase with the month's relative humidity rising to 80%. There's an upsurge in the amount of precipitation as well, from 11mm (0.43") in
August to 62mm (2.44") in September.
Weather in September »
Weather in October
October is characterized by a significant increase in rainfall as compared to
September, registering an impressive 197mm (7.76"). Noticeably, the temperature dips slightly to 30.1°C (86.2°F) from the September's high of 30.7°C (87.3°F).
Weather in October » Weather in November
Come
November, the weather in
Alembe doesn't deviate much from that of
October. It continues to be predominantly rainy as seen from the previous month's rainfall of 197mm (7.76"). Notably, the fluctuation in temperature remains negligible at 30.5°C (86.9°F), a very slight increase from October's 30.1°C (86.2°F).
Weather in November »Weather in December
Finally, as the year winds down in
December,
Alembe experiences a slight rise in temperature, giving some respite from the relentless rains. There's a drop in rainfall to 144mm (5.67") from
November's 197mm (7.76"), indicating a brief respite from the rains.
Weather in December » [Resources]