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UV Index in Gabon

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UV climate of Gabon: overview

Gabon stretches from -2.9332° to 2.076° latitude (Southern hemisphere, partly crossing the equator), so UV conditions differ a lot from region to region. The clear-sky UV index reaches ≈ 10.9 in Libreville (peak in March), while in Tchibanga the yearly maximum is only ≈ 10.7. As in the whole Southern hemisphere, the sun is strongest from November to February — opposite to Europe and North America.

UV index by month by climate zone

Zone	Cities	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D	Peak
Equatorial	15	10.2	10.6	10.9	10.7	10.3	9.9	10.1	10.5	10.8	10.8	10.5	10.1	10.9

Calculated clear-sky noon peaks at the average latitude of each zone. In the equatorial belt the UV stays high all year round, with two maxima around the equinoxes. Real values vary with clouds, altitude and ozone.

Sunniest cities in Gabon (highest UV)

Libreville · 10.9 in March Ntoum · 10.9 in March Owendo · 10.9 in March Oyam · 10.9 in March Akanda · 10.8 in March

Cities with the mildest sun

Tchibanga · max 10.7 Bitam · max 10.7 Port-Gentil · max 10.8 Oyem · max 10.8 Mouila · max 10.8

When do you need SPF in Gabon?

Using Libreville as a reference: the UV index reaches 6+ in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. In the opposite-hemisphere regions the season is reversed. In the sunniest zones (see table) SPF 30–50+ is needed almost year-round; in the mildest — only in late spring and summer.

FAQ: UV index in Gabon

What is the highest UV index in Gabon?

The calculated clear-sky maximum is ≈ 10.9 — in Libreville around March. Values above this occur only near the equator and in high mountains.

Which city in Gabon is the sunniest?

Libreville (peak ≈ 10.9), followed by Ntoum and Owendo. The mildest sun is in Tchibanga (max ≈ 10.7).

When is SPF needed in Gabon?

In Libreville and similar latitudes the UV reaches 6+ in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December: use SPF 30–50+ on sunny days. Protection is advised from UV 3.

Is UV 11+ possible in Gabon?

No — the local maximum is ≈ 10.9. UV 11+ occurs only near the equator, in deserts and high mountains.