Gabon straddles the equator and is hot and humid all-year round. Temperatures are typically around 26C, with 85% humidity. It can rain at any time of year but broadly speaking Gabon has two main seasons: the “long rains” between February and May followed by a dry season from June to mid September.
The rest of the year is made up of two shorter seasons: the “short rains” from October to November and a dry season from December to January. The whale season begins around mid July and continues to mid-September, the tarpon fishing season October to mid November and the turtle season October to mid January.