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Weather & Climate in Monrovia, Liberia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Monrovia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 152 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 171.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days152 days/yr

Geography

Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Area75.0 sq mi (194.3 km²)
Population Density20,567/sq mi
Coordinates6.3005°N, 10.7969°W
TimezoneAfrica/Monrovia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 171.1"
350% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 32.28"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Nov 25, 1995 16 km SW of Tubmanburg, Liberia M4.5 55 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 1.5 in Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 2.2 in
March 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in
April 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 14.1 in
June 79°F (26°C) 32.3 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 31.7 in
August 76°F (25°C) 19.7 in Coldest
September 78°F (25°C) 27.4 in
October 79°F (26°C) 20.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 7.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in

Monrovia has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in August to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 171.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (32.3") and January the driest (1.5").

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