Gabon
Libreville in June
☀️ Dry seasonWarm, humid and mostly dry.
🎒 Pack: quick-dry fabrics · sunglasses & hat
Why June scores 8.4What goes into the score
How it works- Weather comfort8.1
- ✓Warm (29°C highs / 23°C lows)
- !Very humid/sticky (dew point 23.1°C)
- ✓Mostly dry (~15 mm rain)
- Air quality8.1
- ✓Moderate (PM2.5 ~17 µg/m³)
- Seasonal hazards10.0
- ·No notable seasonal hazards
- Safety baseline7.0
- ·Increased caution
| Jun | Jul | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 8.4 Very good | 8.5 Excellent |
| Season | ☀️ Dry season | ☀️ Dry season |
| High / low | 29° / 23° | 28° / 22° |
| Rain | 15 mm | 5 mm |
| Humidity | dew pt 23° | dew pt 22° |
| PM2.5 | 17 µg/m³ | 17 µg/m³ |
Typical-month data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis) 2015–2024 (modelled, not a forecast). Temperatures: Libreville weather-station normals. Rainfall: Libreville weather-station normals (national met service).
Holidays & crowdsJune 2027
No long holidaysNo long public-holiday weekends this month. School holidays aren't counted, so check those if you want to avoid family crowds.
No national public holidays in Gabon this month.
National holidays only; regional holidays and school breaks aren't included. Source: holidays (open-source public-holiday calendar).
Explore LibrevilleEvents, sights, food & souvenirs
Check event dates locallyLibreville is Gabon's coastal capital on the Komo estuary, with a seafront boulevard and lively markets. Travellers use it as a gateway to Gabon's rainforest national parks and nearby beaches.
No major events on our calendar for June.
Coming up later
Independence DayEvery year17 August every year
A national holiday marking independence from France in 1960.
Why go: Expect parades and closures around the holiday.
Where: Nationwide, with celebrations in Libreville
Pongara National Park
A park across the estuary with beaches, mangroves and forest, where sea turtles nest in season.
💡 Reach it by boat; turtle nesting is mainly from about November to February.
Akanda National Park
A mangrove and mudflat park north of the city, important for migratory birds.
💡 Go with a guide and plan around the tides.
Saint-Michel de Nkembo Church
A church known for its wooden columns carved with biblical scenes.
💡 Dress modestly and visit outside service times.
Mont-Bouët Market
The city's largest market, selling food, fabric and household goods.
💡 Keep belongings secure in the crowds.
Poulet nyembwe
Chicken cooked in a rich sauce made from palm nut pulp, Gabon's national dish.
💡 Local restaurants across the city.
Bâton de manioc
Fermented cassava paste wrapped in leaves, served alongside stews and grilled fish.
💡 Markets and local eateries.
Grilled fish
Freshly caught fish grilled with chilli and served with plantain or cassava.
💡 Beachside and street grills in the evening.
Mbigou stone carvings
Soapstone sculptures from the village of Mbigou in southern Gabon.
💡 Craft markets and art shops.
Punu-style masks
Carved white-faced masks in the style of the Punu people.
💡 Craft markets in the city.