Mbanie Island

Island Uninhabited island off Equatorial Guinea's coast

Mbanie Island is an island of Equatorial Guinea located off the country’s coastline in the Gulf of Guinea.

Information about the island’s size, settlements and facilities is limited in widely available sources. It lies among the small islands and islets that form part of Equatorial Guinea’s maritime territory.

As an island within Equatorial Guinea, it is located in the Gulf of Guinea and is subject to the country’s coastal and maritime administration.

Geographically the island sits off Equatorial Guinea’s coast in West Africa and is part of the regional island landscape of the Gulf of Guinea.

Mbanie Island
0.8167, 9.3833

How to Get to Mbanie Island #

Access only by private boat from mainland ports; services are rare and should be arranged locally. Visitors should coordinate with local authorities and experienced boat operators.

Tips for Visiting Mbanie Island #

  • If attempting a visit, secure local permissions and a reliable boat transfer - services are limited.
  • Prepare for limited facilities and bring provisions.
  • Check seasonal weather and sea conditions; equatorial storms can make short trips hazardous.

Best Time to Visit Mbanie Island #

Best in the drier months for safer sea travel between islands; services to small islands are limited year-round.

Dry season
Jun-Sep · 24-30°C (75-86°F)
Calmer seas and better conditions for inter-island travel.
Wet season
Oct-May · 24-30°C (75-86°F)
More rain and potential for rough seas; access may be limited.

Weather & Climate near Mbanie Island #

Climate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
22°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

Weather

1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

February

Weather

1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

March

Weather

1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

April

Weather

1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

May

Weather

1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

June

Weather

1.4
UV Index
High
12.0h daylight

July

Weather

1.3
UV Index
High
12.0h daylight

August

Weather

1.4
UV Index
High
12.0h daylight

September

Weather

1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

October

Weather

1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

November

Weather

1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

December

Weather

1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

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