Climate guide for Monrovia, Liberia

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About Monrovia

Monrovia is the best place to understand Liberia's urban history and contemporary culture before heading to the coast or forest. Providence Island, the National Museum, markets, waterfront neighborhoods, churches, music, and beaches create a varied city route, but heat, rain, traffic, and limited sidewalks affect the pace. Use trusted local transport, ask before photographing people or market stalls, and keep valuables discreet in busy areas. Organize guides and transport before leaving the capital for Robertsport, Buchanan, Sapo, or other remote destinations.

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Travel Tips

Best time & timing
Check monthly climate scores for Monrovia before finalizing your trip dates for optimal outdoor comfort.
Getting around
Plan local transport and transfers in Monrovia early, especially during peak travel months in Liberia.
Packing advice
Pack layerable clothing suitable for sightseeing exploration in Monrovia's climate conditions.

Things to do in Monrovia

Monrovia, Liberia. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

When to visit Monrovia: the short answer

The best time to visit Monrovia is December, followed by January, February. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: December averages 27°C with 9 mm of rain and about 22 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are September, August. If budget matters more than perfect weather, May is the strongest of the low-rate months at 4.6/10.

Across the year Monrovia swings from 25°C in August to 28°C in February, a 3-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 7 mm in January to 311 mm in August. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Monrovia is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 4.1 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: February (28°C). Coolest: August (25°C). Driest: January (7 mm). Wettest: August (311 mm).

Monrovia month by month

January in Monrovia — reliably good (2nd best month)

Good · 7.4/10

January averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 74%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 7 mm for the month, with about 23 sunny days and 11.7 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 7.4/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

February in Monrovia — reliably good (3rd best month)

Good · 7/10

February averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 77%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Expect 21 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 20 sunny days and 11.8 daylight hours.

It scores 7/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

March in Monrovia — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.9/10

March averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 79%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Expect 36 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 23 sunny days and 12 daylight hours.

It scores 6.9/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

April in Monrovia — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.2/10

April averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 97 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 22 sunny days and 12.1 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.2/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, December is materially better in Monrovia — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.

May in Monrovia — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.6/10

May averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 83%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 116 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 18 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 4.6/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, December is materially better in Monrovia — 2.9 points higher on the same scale.

June in Monrovia — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.7/10

June averages 27°C (80°F) with humidity around 85%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

205 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 13 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 3.7/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, December is materially better in Monrovia — 3.8 points higher on the same scale.

July in Monrovia — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.5/10

July averages 26°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

At 135 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 10 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 4.5/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, December is materially better in Monrovia — 3 points higher on the same scale.

August in Monrovia — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.4/10

August averages 25°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

311 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 9 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 3.4/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, December is materially better in Monrovia — 4.1 points higher on the same scale.

September in Monrovia — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.4/10

September averages 26°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

281 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 12 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 3.4/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, December is materially better in Monrovia — 4.1 points higher on the same scale.

October in Monrovia — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.5/10

October averages 26°C (79°F) with humidity around 87%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 140 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 17 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 4.5/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, December is materially better in Monrovia — 3 points higher on the same scale.

November in Monrovia — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.9/10

November averages 27°C (80°F) with humidity around 83%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Expect 40 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 19 sunny days and 11.7 daylight hours.

It scores 6.9/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

December in Monrovia — the year's strongest window

Best window · 7.5/10

December averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 73%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 9 mm for the month, with about 22 sunny days and 11.6 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Monrovia at 7.5/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Monrovia, Liberia?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Monrovia are December, January, February. December is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 7.5/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Monrovia year-round?
Monrovia has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 25°C in August to 28°C in February, with Ideal Weather scores between 3.4 and 7.5 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Monrovia?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Monrovia are August (3.4/10), September (3.4/10), June (3.7/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Monrovia?
August is the wettest month in Monrovia, averaging about 311 mm of rainfall. January is the driest, at roughly 7 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Monrovia?
January sees the most sun in Monrovia, with about 23 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Monrovia a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Monrovia is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (December, January, February) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Monrovia calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Monrovia: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

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