Bitam is a town in northern Gabon on the N2 road on the border with Cameroon. As of the 2013 census, its population is 27,923.

It is home to a large market and an airport.

A small Jewish community composed of former Christians has developed in Bitam. The community practices Jewish customs, but does not yet have a synagogue.

Climate

Climate data for Bitam (1961–1990 normals, extremes 1946–present)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °C (°F)38.5 (101.3)40.5 (104.9)37.0 (98.6)38.0 (100.4)38.4 (101.1)38.5 (101.3)32.3 (90.1)38.0 (100.4)33.1 (91.6)36.0 (96.8)35.5 (95.9)35.0 (95.0)40.5 (104.9)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)28.4 (83.1)30.3 (86.5)30.4 (86.7)30.3 (86.5)29.6 (85.3)28.3 (82.9)26.9 (80.4)26.9 (80.4)28.4 (83.1)28.7 (83.7)28.8 (83.8)28.7 (83.7)28.8 (83.8)
Daily mean °C (°F)24.2 (75.6)25.2 (77.4)25.2 (77.4)25.2 (77.4)24.9 (76.8)24.3 (75.7)23.4 (74.1)23.2 (73.8)24.1 (75.4)24.3 (75.7)24.3 (75.7)24.3 (75.7)24.4 (75.9)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)20.0 (68.0)20.1 (68.2)20.0 (68.0)20.1 (68.2)20.2 (68.4)20.2 (68.4)19.9 (67.8)19.4 (66.9)19.8 (67.6)19.8 (67.6)19.7 (67.5)19.9 (67.8)19.9 (67.8)
Record low °C (°F)14.0 (57.2)13.2 (55.8)12.0 (53.6)14.4 (57.9)16.0 (60.8)15.5 (59.9)13.5 (56.3)14.8 (58.6)16.2 (61.2)17.0 (62.6)13.5 (56.3)14.5 (58.1)12.0 (53.6)
Average precipitation mm (inches)42.5 (1.67)72.6 (2.86)175.3 (6.90)119.2 (4.69)207.2 (8.16)131.8 (5.19)48.0 (1.89)63.9 (2.52)228.6 (9.00)282.2 (11.11)175.2 (6.90)59.7 (2.35)1,606.2 (63.24)
Average rainy days3.86.812.514.416.111.16.47.517.821.314.86.1138.6
Average relative humidity (%)80787981828385848283838382
Mean monthly sunshine hours119.8120.9127.9136.9135.9111.084.066.393.0113.8119.9116.61,346
Percentage possible sunshine32363438363122182631343231
Source 1: NOAA
Source 2: Meteo Climat (extremes)