The month in detail
What to expect in May
May falls in the wet season in Monrovia. Showers are often brief but intense. With 67% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
May ranks 7 out of 12 months in Monrovia. Compared to April: 20 pts more rainy days, −1.5h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
Feels like
oppressive heat
24°
Daylight
12.3h of daylight
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Is May the right month?
The best month in Monrovia is February (5.5/10), 0.9 pt higher than May.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Liberia
🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyLiberian Dollar ($)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️SafetyVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJanuary · 29°C
❄️Coolest monthAugust · 26°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJune · 86%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
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Location
Where is Monrovia ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
LiberiaEquatorial tropical climate with a 5.5 → 4.3 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
6.30°N · 10.80°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Monrovia?
February is the best month with 29.0°C highs, 24.0°C lows, 5.9h of sunshine and 23.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Monrovia get in February?
Monrovia averages 5.9 sunshine hours per day in February. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 5.4/10.
What is the rainiest month in Monrovia?
June is the most unfavourable month with June has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Monrovia in February?
In February, overnight lows reach 24.0°C, while afternoon highs average 29.0°C.
Is Monrovia good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Monrovia scores 5.3/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains February with a score of 5.4/10.
When should you avoid Monrovia?
June is the most difficult month to visit Monrovia, with June has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.