January · Gabon
Best time to visit Port-Gentil in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Port-Gentil in January
Average temperature 26°C, 212 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.0/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 212 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Port-Gentil scores 4.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 26°C, 212 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Port-Gentil is Gabon's Atlantic oil and port city, with beaches, estuary landscapes, commercial streets, and access to the country's coastal environment.
January in Port-Gentil — the hardest end of the year
January averages 26°C (79°F) and humidity near 85%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
212 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 4/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 4.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Port-Gentil in January?
- In January, Port-Gentil averages 26°C, 212 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Port-Gentil?
- January earns a 4.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Port-Gentil in January?
- Expect about 212 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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