Libreville Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Libreville, Gabon. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Libreville varies. It peaks at 178 hours in March and drops to 89 hours in August. The total annual amount of sun is 1738 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Libreville, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 5.9 hours in February. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. August sees a soft sun for only 3.0 hours per day.

Libreville vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Libreville enjoys an average of 1738 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Libreville

November, Libreville’s wettest month, receives 261 mm (10 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Libreville Precipitation page.