Birougou National Park

National Park Gabonese park protecting montane rainforests and wildlife

Protected montane rainforest area in Gabon conserving primary forest and mountain slopes; visitors and researchers come for guided hikes, wildlife observation and study of intact forest ecosystems.

Birougou National Park
-1.7667, 12.2667
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Best Time to Visit Birougou National Park #

The best time to visit Birougou National Park is in the drier months (roughly June-September) when trails and access are easier.

Long dry season
June-September · 22-30°C
Drier trails and easier access; generally the best time for hiking and wildlife observation in the park.
Rainy seasons
October-May · 22-28°C
Heavy tropical rains make trails muddy and some areas harder to reach; expect reduced accessibility and wetter conditions.

Weather & Climate near Birougou National Park #

Climate

Birougou National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 16°C to 28°C. Abundant rainfall (1957 mm/year), wettest in November with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 83 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
15°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (168 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° – 27°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

168 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (203 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° – 27°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

203 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (252 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° – 28°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

252 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (227 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° – 28°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

227 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (185 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° – 27°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

185 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° – 24°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 3 mm and mostly overcast skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° – 23°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and mostly overcast skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
17° – 24°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
12.0h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
18° – 25°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (268 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° – 26°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

268 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (334 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° – 26°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

334 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (227 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° – 26°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

227 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

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