Tchibanga weather in May
In May, Tchibanga sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 146 mm of rain across 22.6 wet days and about 11.9 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 30°C in the first days to 28°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 0% of the time in May, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of May to 11 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Tchibanga's 1st-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Tchibanga's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 146 mm
- 22.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 6:16 AM – 6:08 PM
- Cloud cover
- 83%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.7
- out of 10
Tchibanga is city in the Nyanga Province of southern Gabon, situated on the Nyanga River.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Highs ease over the month, from about 30°C in the first days to 28°C by the end.
A typical May day in Tchibanga reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 1°C cooler than April and about 2°C warmer than June.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 23 |
| 2 | 30 | 23 |
| 3 | 30 | 23 |
| 4 | 30 | 23 |
| 5 | 30 | 23 |
| 6 | 30 | 23 |
| 7 | 30 | 23 |
| 8 | 30 | 23 |
| 9 | 30 | 23 |
| 10 | 30 | 23 |
| 11 | 30 | 22 |
| 12 | 30 | 22 |
| 13 | 30 | 22 |
| 14 | 30 | 22 |
| 15 | 29 | 22 |
| 16 | 29 | 22 |
| 17 | 29 | 22 |
| 18 | 29 | 22 |
| 19 | 29 | 22 |
| 20 | 29 | 22 |
| 21 | 29 | 22 |
| 22 | 29 | 22 |
| 23 | 29 | 22 |
| 24 | 29 | 22 |
| 25 | 29 | 22 |
| 26 | 29 | 22 |
| 27 | 29 | 22 |
| 28 | 29 | 22 |
| 29 | 28 | 22 |
| 30 | 28 | 21 |
| 31 | 28 | 21 |
How May really feels in Tchibanga
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 23 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in May is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Tchibanga weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 4th-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 22° | 273 | 28.4 | 12.2 | 2.9 |
| Feb | 30° / 22° | 233 | 25.5 | 12.1 | 2.8 |
| Mar | 30° / 23° | 227 | 27.5 | 12 | 2.7 |
| Apr | 30° / 23° | 212 | 24.6 | 11.9 | 2.9 |
| May | 29° / 22° | 146 | 22.6 | 11.9 | 3.7 |
| Jun | 27° / 20° | 18 | 4.8 | 11.8 | 6.6 |
| Jul | 26° / 19° | 6 | 1.4 | 11.8 | 7.2 |
| Aug | 27° / 19° | 12 | 2.8 | 11.9 | 6.8 |
| Sep | 28° / 21° | 50 | 13.7 | 12 | 5.2 |
| Oct | 29° / 22° | 198 | 28.1 | 12.1 | 3.2 |
| Nov | 29° / 22° | 341 | 29 | 12.1 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 29° / 22° | 320 | 29.6 | 12.2 | 2.9 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 0% of the time in May, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 7% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 93%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Cloudier (%) | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 94 |
| 2 | 6 | 94 |
| 3 | 6 | 94 |
| 4 | 6 | 94 |
| 5 | 6 | 94 |
| 6 | 6 | 94 |
| 7 | 6 | 94 |
| 8 | 6 | 94 |
| 9 | 7 | 93 |
| 10 | 8 | 92 |
| 11 | 8 | 92 |
| 12 | 8 | 92 |
| 13 | 8 | 92 |
| 14 | 9 | 91 |
| 15 | 9 | 91 |
| 16 | 9 | 91 |
| 17 | 9 | 91 |
| 18 | 9 | 91 |
| 19 | 9 | 91 |
| 20 | 9 | 91 |
| 21 | 9 | 91 |
| 22 | 9 | 91 |
| 23 | 7 | 93 |
| 24 | 7 | 93 |
| 25 | 7 | 93 |
| 26 | 7 | 93 |
| 27 | 6 | 94 |
| 28 | 6 | 94 |
| 29 | 6 | 94 |
| 30 | 6 | 94 |
| 31 | 6 | 94 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Tchibanga gets around 146 mm of rain over 22.6 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 72% and peaks near 87% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 75 | 73 | 72 | 70 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 62 | 60 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 53 | 51 | 48 | 46 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 87 |
| 2 | 87 |
| 3 | 87 |
| 4 | 87 |
| 5 | 87 |
| 6 | 86 |
| 7 | 86 |
| 8 | 85 |
| 9 | 84 |
| 10 | 83 |
| 11 | 82 |
| 12 | 81 |
| 13 | 79 |
| 14 | 78 |
| 15 | 77 |
| 16 | 75 |
| 17 | 73 |
| 18 | 72 |
| 19 | 70 |
| 20 | 68 |
| 21 | 66 |
| 22 | 64 |
| 23 | 62 |
| 24 | 60 |
| 25 | 59 |
| 26 | 57 |
| 27 | 55 |
| 28 | 53 |
| 29 | 51 |
| 30 | 48 |
| 31 | 46 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the oppressive band about 89% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| Oppressive (%) | 89 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 81 | 79 |
| Miserable (%) | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 89 | 11 |
| 2 | 0 | 90 | 10 |
| 3 | 0 | 91 | 9 |
| 4 | 0 | 91 | 9 |
| 5 | 0 | 91 | 9 |
| 6 | 0 | 92 | 8 |
| 7 | 0 | 92 | 8 |
| 8 | 0 | 93 | 7 |
| 9 | 1 | 92 | 7 |
| 10 | 1 | 92 | 7 |
| 11 | 1 | 93 | 6 |
| 12 | 1 | 93 | 6 |
| 13 | 2 | 92 | 6 |
| 14 | 2 | 92 | 6 |
| 15 | 3 | 91 | 6 |
| 16 | 3 | 92 | 5 |
| 17 | 3 | 92 | 5 |
| 18 | 4 | 91 | 5 |
| 19 | 5 | 91 | 4 |
| 20 | 5 | 91 | 4 |
| 21 | 6 | 90 | 4 |
| 22 | 7 | 90 | 3 |
| 23 | 8 | 89 | 3 |
| 24 | 9 | 88 | 3 |
| 25 | 10 | 87 | 3 |
| 26 | 12 | 86 | 2 |
| 27 | 13 | 85 | 2 |
| 28 | 14 | 84 | 2 |
| 29 | 16 | 83 | 1 |
| 30 | 18 | 81 | 1 |
| 31 | 20 | 79 | 1 |
Wind in May
Winds average 4 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | calm |
| 7 | 4 | calm |
| 8 | 4 | calm |
| 9 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 4 | calm |
| 16 | 4 | calm |
| 17 | 4 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of May to 11 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 6:16 AM to 6:18 AM, and sunset from 6:10 PM to 6:09 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 6:16 | 6:10 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 6:16 | 6:10 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 6:16 | 6:10 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 6:16 | 6:10 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 6:16 | 6:09 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 6:16 | 6:09 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 6:16 | 6:09 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 6:16 | 6:09 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:16 | 6:09 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 6:16 | 6:09 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:16 | 6:09 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:16 | 6:09 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 6:16 | 6:09 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 6:16 | 6:08 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 6:16 | 6:08 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 6:16 | 6:08 |
| 17 | 11.9 | 6:16 | 6:08 |
| 18 | 11.9 | 6:16 | 6:08 |
| 19 | 11.9 | 6:17 | 6:08 |
| 20 | 11.9 | 6:17 | 6:08 |
| 21 | 11.9 | 6:17 | 6:08 |
| 22 | 11.9 | 6:17 | 6:08 |
| 23 | 11.9 | 6:17 | 6:08 |
| 24 | 11.9 | 6:17 | 6:08 |
| 25 | 11.9 | 6:17 | 6:08 |
| 26 | 11.9 | 6:17 | 6:08 |
| 27 | 11.8 | 6:17 | 6:08 |
| 28 | 11.8 | 6:18 | 6:09 |
| 29 | 11.8 | 6:18 | 6:09 |
| 30 | 11.8 | 6:18 | 6:09 |
| 31 | 11.8 | 6:18 | 6:09 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 4 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.36 kWh/m² to a high of 4.73 kWh/m² in March across the year — May's 4 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.6 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 19 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 22 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 23 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 24 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 25 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 29 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 30 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 31 | 3.6 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Tchibanga
None of Tchibanga's seasonal hazards are active in May. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Tchibanga's rainy season runs October–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Tchibanga?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Tchibanga.
What to pack for Tchibanga in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Tchibanga sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. About 23 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Tchibanga in May
The nearest coast averages about 26°C in May — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 63 km away) is warmest in March at about 28°C and coldest in July near 22°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
| Comfort | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 28 | Tropical |
| Mar | 28 | Tropical |
| Apr | 28 | Warm |
| May | 26 | Warm |
| Jun | 23 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 22 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 22 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 24 | Warm |
| Oct | 26 | Warm |
| Nov | 27 | Warm |
| Dec | 27 | Warm |
UV index in Tchibanga in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Tchibanga peaks around March 17 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 20 at about 7 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 13 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 7 | High |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Very high |
Air quality in Tchibanga in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Tchibanga is worst in July — around 27 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.0× the cleanest month (October, 9 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 16 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 13 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Moderate |
| Feb | 18 | Moderate |
| Mar | 14 | Moderate |
| Apr | 13 | Moderate |
| May | 16 | Moderate |
| Jun | 23 | Moderate |
| Jul | 27 | Moderate |
| Aug | 26 | Moderate |
| Sep | 16 | Moderate |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 9 | Good |
| Dec | 13 | Moderate |
Where is Tchibanga?
Tchibanga sits at 2.9°S, 11.0°E, 49 m above sea level, in Gabon. The nearest listed city is Mouila, 119 km away.
Topography around Tchibanga
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Tchibanga.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Tchibanga has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 67 m around an average of 63 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 566 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 921 m.
The land around Tchibanga is covered by grassland (56%) and trees (33%) within 3 km, trees (58%) and grassland (41%) within 16 km, and trees (74%) within 80 km.
Gabon travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 37% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $8,263
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.2 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Road deaths
- 23.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Tchibanga (-2.9332°, 10.9818°, elevation 49 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).