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Port-Gentil

City · 🇬🇦 Gabon
Population 154,632
Area 78 km²
Time zone Africa/Libreville

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Port-Gentil Essentials

Port-Gentil, situated on Mandji Island, serves as Gabon's primary maritime and industrial hub. Accessible only by sea or air, the city features a blend of colonial-era landmarks and modern cultural venues. This list includes the historic Cape Lopez lighthouse, the mid-century architecture of Saint-Paul des Bois, and the bustling stalls of the Grand Village and Balise markets. From the scenic waterfront marina to the contemporary CanalOlympia cinema, these sites represent the economic and social heart of the Ogooué-Maritime province.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: June, July, August

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 33°) · extremes 23°–30°
  • 24° at night
  • 29 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 33°) · extremes 24°–30°
  • 25° at night
  • 26 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 34°) · extremes 24°–31°
  • 25° at night
  • 28 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 34°) · extremes 24°–31°
  • 25° at night
  • 26 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 32°) · extremes 23°–30°
  • 25° at night
  • 24 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 27° (feels like 29°) · extremes 22°–28°
  • 23° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 26°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 27° (feels like 28°) · extremes 21°–28°
  • 22° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 25°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 27° (feels like 28°) · extremes 22°–28°
  • 23° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 25°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 27° (feels like 29°) · extremes 23°–28°
  • 24° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 26°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 28° (feels like 30°) · extremes 23°–29°
  • 24° at night
  • 29 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 27°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 28° (feels like 31°) · extremes 23°–29°
  • 24° at night
  • 30 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 27°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 28° (feels like 32°) · extremes 23°–29°
  • 24° at night
  • 30 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 7 · high

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Central African CFA Franc XAF · Card payments · Cash preferred
Electricity
Type C
220 V · 50 Hz
Languages
French
Tap water
Not safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+241
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Tours & Activities

Ancien Phare
Walk
Marché du Grang Village
Walk
Centre Culturel Lambert Ona Ovono

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