Climate Insights for Monrovia

Greater Monrovia, Montserrado County, Liberia

Hottest
April
30°C peak85°F peak
Coldest
September
24°C low76°F low
Wettest
September
647 mm rain25.5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Monrovia is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 3,863 mm of precipitation falls per year. Monrovia receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Monrovia sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Monrovia is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 152.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Monrovia receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Monrovia sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°FebMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°MarMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 26°AprMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 26°MayMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°JunMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°JulMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 25°AugMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 24°SepMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 24°OctMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°NovMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°DecMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 85°FAverage: 81°FMin: 77°FFebMax: 85°FAverage: 81°FMin: 78°FMarMax: 85°FAverage: 81°FMin: 78°FAprMax: 85°FAverage: 82°FMin: 78°FMayMax: 84°FAverage: 81°FMin: 78°FJunMax: 82°FAverage: 79°FMin: 77°FJulMax: 80°FAverage: 78°FMin: 76°FAugMax: 80°FAverage: 78°FMin: 76°FSepMax: 81°FAverage: 78°FMin: 76°FOctMax: 83°FAverage: 79°FMin: 76°FNovMax: 84°FAverage: 80°FMin: 77°FDecMax: 85°FAverage: 80°FMin: 77°F
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Monrovia has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.Monrovia has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°F range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 76°F and an average of 78°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mm550mm600mm650mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 80mmFebPrecipitation: 99mmMarPrecipitation: 153mmAprPrecipitation: 191mmMayPrecipitation: 386mmJunPrecipitation: 626mmJulPrecipitation: 419mmAugPrecipitation: 570mmSepPrecipitation: 647mmOctPrecipitation: 404mmNovPrecipitation: 186mmDecPrecipitation: 103mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.1inFebPrecipitation: 3.9inMarPrecipitation: 6inAprPrecipitation: 7.5inMayPrecipitation: 15.2inJunPrecipitation: 24.6inJulPrecipitation: 16.5inAugPrecipitation: 22.4inSepPrecipitation: 25.5inOctPrecipitation: 15.9inNovPrecipitation: 7.3inDecPrecipitation: 4.1in
Precipitation

Monrovia is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,863 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 322 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 647 mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 80 mm. That's 568 mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Monrovia is a very wet location, receiving approximately 152.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 12.7 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 25.5 in of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 3.1 in. That's 22.4 in less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 13km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Monrovia is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 7km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Monrovia is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 4mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 5mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Monrovia based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Monrovia based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
25 °C77 °F
29 °C85 °F
8 km/h5 mph
80 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
25 °C78 °F
29 °C85 °F
8 km/h5 mph
99 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
26 °C78 °F
30 °C85 °F
8 km/h5 mph
153 mm6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
26 °C78 °F
30 °C85 °F
7 km/h5 mph
191 mm7.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C78 °F
29 °C84 °F
7 km/h4 mph
386 mm15.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C77 °F
28 °C82 °F
9 km/h6 mph
626 mm24.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C76 °F
27 °C80 °F
12 km/h7 mph
419 mm16.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C76 °F
27 °C80 °F
13 km/h8 mph
570 mm22.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C76 °F
27 °C81 °F
10 km/h6 mph
647 mm25.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
25 °C76 °F
28 °C83 °F
7 km/h5 mph
404 mm15.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
25 °C77 °F
29 °C84 °F
6 km/h4 mph
186 mm7.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
25 °C77 °F
29 °C85 °F
6 km/h4 mph
103 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in