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

01Best time & timing
Climate scores swing from 3.2/10 in May to 6.7/10 in February; the safest picks are February, January, December.
02Weather & what to pack
Expect around 27°C and 57 mm of rain in February, with roughly 27 bright days. Pack the lightest clothing you own, a hat and more water than feels necessary.
03Budget timing
The lowest rates fall in March; treat it as a budget pick rather than a weather pick (5.5/10).

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 February, followed by January, December. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: February averages 27°C with 57 mm of rain and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are May, September.

Across the year Monrovia swings from 25°C in August to 27°C in February, a 2-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 57 mm in February to 564 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 3.5 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: February (27°C). Coolest: August (25°C). Driest: February (57 mm). Wettest: August (564 mm).

Monrovia month by month

January in Monrovia — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 6.4/10

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

Rainfall runs 67 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.8 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.4/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 6.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on peak pricing, with 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, a packable rain layer.

February in Monrovia tops the year's climate scores

Best window · 6.7/10

February averages 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 84%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 57 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Monrovia at 6.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Figure on peak pricing, with 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, a packable rain layer.

March in Monrovia: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 5.5/10

Days in March average 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 85% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

Budget for roughly 95 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.1 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 5.5/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 6.7/10 for the best month here.

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.

April in Monrovia: expect compromises

Hardest · 4/10

April averages 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 86%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Monthly rainfall reaches 154 mm — wet for this destination — but about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 4/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 6.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.

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

Flexible dates? February scores 2.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

May in Monrovia — off-season conditions

Hardest · 3.2/10

Days in May average 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 88% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

This is the year's wettest stretch at 283 mm, but with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.

That is 3.2/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 6.7/10 for the best month here.

Budget for 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, February is materially better in Monrovia — 3.5 points higher on the same scale.

June in Monrovia — off-season conditions

Hardest · 3.5/10

June averages 25°C (78°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

479 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.

It scores 3.5/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 6.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

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

Flexible dates? February scores 3.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

July in Monrovia — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.6/10

July averages 25°C (77°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

518 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.

It scores 3.6/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 6.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

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

Flexible dates? February scores 3.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

August in Monrovia: expect compromises

Hardest · 3.5/10

At 25°C (77°F) this is comfortable city weather in August, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 564 mm: only about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.

That is 3.5/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 6.7/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

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

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Monrovia — 3.2 points higher on the same scale.

September in Monrovia — off-season conditions

Hardest · 3.5/10

At 25°C (77°F) this is comfortable city weather in September, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 479 mm: only about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.

That is 3.5/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 6.7/10 for the best month here.

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

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

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Monrovia — 3.2 points higher on the same scale.

October in Monrovia — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.6/10

October averages 25°C (78°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

369 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.

It scores 3.6/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 6.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

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

Flexible dates? February scores 3.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

November in Monrovia — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.3/10

November averages 26°C (79°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Monthly rainfall reaches 156 mm — wet for this destination — but about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 4.3/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 6.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.

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

Flexible dates? February scores 2.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

December in Monrovia: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 6.2/10

Days in December average 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 83% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

Budget for roughly 76 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.8 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 6.2/10 on the same scale — 3rd of 12 months, versus 6.7/10 for the best month here.

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, a packable rain layer.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Monrovia, Liberia?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Monrovia are February, January, December. February is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 6.7/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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 27°C in February, with Ideal Weather scores between 3.2 and 6.7 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Monrovia?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Monrovia are May (3.2/10), June (3.5/10), August (3.5/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Monrovia?
August is the wettest month in Monrovia, averaging about 564 mm of rainfall. February is the driest, at roughly 57 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Monrovia?
January sees the most sun in Monrovia, with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine 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 (February, January, December) 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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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