Weather & climate · Monrovia
Best Time to Visit Liberia
November to April
The best time to visit Liberia is November to April, when daytime highs in Monrovia are around 29–31°C. May and July to September are also a good time to go. January is the warmest month (31°C by day), January the coldest (23°C at night), and August the wettest with about 399 mm of rain.
31°C
Warmest: January
23°C
Coldest nights: January
1719 mm
Rain per year
399 mm
Wettest: August
Liberia weather by month
- Jan31°C23°C11 mm
- Feb31°C24°C23 mm
- Mar31°C24°C44 mm
- Apr31°C25°C59 mm
- May30°C25°C109 mm
- Jun29°C24°C226 mm
- Jul28°C23°C257 mm
- Aug27°C23°C399 mm
- Sep28°C23°C265 mm
- Oct28°C24°C210 mm
- Nov29°C24°C79 mm
- Dec30°C23°C37 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C | 23°C | 11 mm | 74% | 44% | Best time |
| February | 31°C | 24°C | 23 mm | 78% | 53% | Best time |
| March | 31°C | 24°C | 44 mm | 80% | 61% | Best time |
| April | 31°C | 25°C | 59 mm | 80% | 70% | Best time |
| May | 30°C | 25°C | 109 mm | 82% | 78% | Good |
| June | 29°C | 24°C | 226 mm | 84% | 81% | Rainy |
| July | 28°C | 23°C | 257 mm | 85% | 84% | Good |
| August | 27°C | 23°C | 399 mm | 86% | 88% | Good |
| September | 28°C | 23°C | 265 mm | 88% | 86% | Good |
| October | 28°C | 24°C | 210 mm | 87% | 78% | Rainy |
| November | 29°C | 24°C | 79 mm | 85% | 69% | Best time |
| December | 30°C | 23°C | 37 mm | 79% | 51% | Best time |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Monrovia (6.3, -10.8). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Liberia have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Liberia?
November to April. The best time to visit Liberia is November to April, when daytime highs in Monrovia are around 29–31°C. May and July to September are also a good time to go. January is the warmest month (31°C by day), January the coldest (23°C at night), and August the wettest with about 399 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in Liberia?
January, with average highs of 31°C in Monrovia.
What is the coldest month in Liberia?
January, when nights drop to about 23°C and days reach 31°C.
What is the rainiest month in Liberia?
August with about 399 mm; January is the driest (11 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Liberia?
June is the least comfortable month on average: 29°C by day and 226 mm of rain.
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