🇿🇦 Cape Town vs Libreville 🇬🇦

Cape Town, South Africa vs Libreville, Gabon — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Libreville is the warmer of the two — about 6 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cape Town is drier, with roughly 243 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Cape Town🇬🇦 Libreville
Avg annual high22°C28°C
Hottest monthFebruary (27°C)March (29°C)
Coldest monthJuly (7°C low)July (23°C low)
Rainy days / year89332
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Best months to visitApril, October, NovemberJune, July, August

🇿🇦 Cape Town

Best around April, October, November. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).

🇬🇦 Libreville

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in March (29°C), coldest lows in July (23°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cape Town or Libreville warmer?

Libreville is warmer overall, averaging about 6 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cape Town or Libreville?

Libreville is rainier — Cape Town sees about 243 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cape Town vs Libreville?

Cape Town is best around April, October, November; Libreville is best around June, July, August.

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