May · Gabon
Best time to visit Port-Gentil in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Port-Gentil in May
Average temperature 27°C, 236 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
3.6/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 27°C
- Rainfall
- 236 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Port-Gentil scores 3.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 27°C, 236 mm of rain, and roughly 25 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.
May in Port-Gentil: expect compromises
Days in May average 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 85% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
This is the year's wettest stretch at 236 mm, but with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.
That is 3.6/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 8.6/10 for the best month here.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Port-Gentil — 5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Port-Gentil in May?
- In May, Port-Gentil averages 27°C, 236 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.6/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Port-Gentil?
- May earns a 3.6/10 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 May?
- Expect about 236 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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