Monrovia weather in March
In March, Monrovia sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 161 mm of rain across 25.1 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 13% of the time in March, and the air most often feels miserable.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of March to 12 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Monrovia's 4th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Monrovia's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 161 mm
- 25.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:54 AM – 6:52 PM
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.44 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.7
- out of 10
Monrovia is capital city of Liberia.
- Density
- 7,941/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1822
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical March day in Monrovia reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs on par with February and on par with April.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 25 |
| 2 | 29 | 25 |
| 3 | 29 | 25 |
| 4 | 29 | 25 |
| 5 | 29 | 25 |
| 6 | 29 | 25 |
| 7 | 29 | 25 |
| 8 | 29 | 25 |
| 9 | 29 | 25 |
| 10 | 29 | 25 |
| 11 | 29 | 25 |
| 12 | 29 | 25 |
| 13 | 29 | 25 |
| 14 | 29 | 25 |
| 15 | 29 | 25 |
| 16 | 29 | 25 |
| 17 | 29 | 25 |
| 18 | 29 | 25 |
| 19 | 29 | 25 |
| 20 | 29 | 25 |
| 21 | 29 | 25 |
| 22 | 29 | 25 |
| 23 | 29 | 25 |
| 24 | 29 | 25 |
| 25 | 29 | 25 |
| 26 | 29 | 25 |
| 27 | 29 | 25 |
| 28 | 29 | 25 |
| 29 | 29 | 25 |
| 30 | 29 | 25 |
| 31 | 29 | 25 |
How March really feels in Monrovia
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in March is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Monrovia weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 2nd-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 25° | 83 | 17.5 | 11.7 | 4.9 |
| Feb | 29° / 25° | 102 | 20.1 | 11.8 | 4.2 |
| Mar | 29° / 25° | 161 | 25.1 | 12 | 3.7 |
| Apr | 29° / 25° | 208 | 26.3 | 12.1 | 3.3 |
| May | 29° / 25° | 321 | 29.9 | 12.3 | 3.0 |
| Jun | 27° / 24° | 492 | 29 | 12.4 | 3.4 |
| Jul | 26° / 24° | 419 | 26.8 | 12.3 | 3.9 |
| Aug | 26° / 24° | 492 | 27.2 | 12.2 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 27° / 24° | 530 | 29.3 | 12 | 3.4 |
| Oct | 28° / 24° | 359 | 30.4 | 11.9 | 3.4 |
| Nov | 28° / 24° | 192 | 27.6 | 11.7 | 3.4 |
| Dec | 28° / 24° | 105 | 23.1 | 11.6 | 4.2 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 13% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 25% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 61%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 42 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 37 | 37 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Cloudier (%) | 49 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 55 | 56 | 58 | 58 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51 | 49 |
| 2 | 51 | 49 |
| 3 | 50 | 50 |
| 4 | 49 | 51 |
| 5 | 48 | 52 |
| 6 | 47 | 53 |
| 7 | 47 | 53 |
| 8 | 45 | 55 |
| 9 | 44 | 56 |
| 10 | 42 | 58 |
| 11 | 42 | 58 |
| 12 | 40 | 60 |
| 13 | 39 | 61 |
| 14 | 39 | 61 |
| 15 | 37 | 63 |
| 16 | 37 | 63 |
| 17 | 35 | 65 |
| 18 | 35 | 65 |
| 19 | 34 | 66 |
| 20 | 34 | 66 |
| 21 | 33 | 67 |
| 22 | 33 | 67 |
| 23 | 32 | 68 |
| 24 | 33 | 67 |
| 25 | 33 | 67 |
| 26 | 32 | 68 |
| 27 | 32 | 68 |
| 28 | 32 | 68 |
| 29 | 32 | 68 |
| 30 | 32 | 68 |
| 31 | 32 | 68 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Monrovia gets around 161 mm of rain over 25.1 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 81% and peaks near 82% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 80 |
| 2 | 80 |
| 3 | 80 |
| 4 | 80 |
| 5 | 80 |
| 6 | 80 |
| 7 | 80 |
| 8 | 80 |
| 9 | 80 |
| 10 | 80 |
| 11 | 80 |
| 12 | 80 |
| 13 | 80 |
| 14 | 81 |
| 15 | 81 |
| 16 | 81 |
| 17 | 82 |
| 18 | 82 |
| 19 | 82 |
| 20 | 82 |
| 21 | 82 |
| 22 | 82 |
| 23 | 82 |
| 24 | 82 |
| 25 | 82 |
| 26 | 81 |
| 27 | 81 |
| 28 | 81 |
| 29 | 81 |
| 30 | 81 |
| 31 | 81 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels miserable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the miserable band about 89% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oppressive (%) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Miserable (%) | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 |
| Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 84 |
| 2 | 16 | 84 |
| 3 | 16 | 84 |
| 4 | 16 | 84 |
| 5 | 15 | 85 |
| 6 | 15 | 85 |
| 7 | 15 | 85 |
| 8 | 15 | 85 |
| 9 | 14 | 86 |
| 10 | 14 | 86 |
| 11 | 13 | 87 |
| 12 | 12 | 88 |
| 13 | 12 | 88 |
| 14 | 11 | 89 |
| 15 | 11 | 89 |
| 16 | 10 | 90 |
| 17 | 9 | 91 |
| 18 | 9 | 91 |
| 19 | 8 | 92 |
| 20 | 8 | 92 |
| 21 | 7 | 93 |
| 22 | 7 | 93 |
| 23 | 7 | 93 |
| 24 | 7 | 93 |
| 25 | 7 | 93 |
| 26 | 7 | 93 |
| 27 | 7 | 93 |
| 28 | 7 | 93 |
| 29 | 7 | 93 |
| 30 | 7 | 93 |
| 31 | 7 | 93 |
Wind in March
Winds average 8 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of March to 12 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 7:00 AM to 6:47 AM, and sunset from 6:53 PM to 6:50 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:47 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 7:00 | 6:53 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 7:00 | 6:53 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 7:00 | 6:52 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 6:59 | 6:52 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 6:59 | 6:52 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 6:58 | 6:52 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 6:58 | 6:52 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 6:58 | 6:52 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:57 | 6:52 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 6:57 | 6:52 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:56 | 6:52 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:56 | 6:52 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 6:56 | 6:52 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 6:55 | 6:52 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 6:55 | 6:52 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:54 | 6:52 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:54 | 6:51 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:53 | 6:51 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:53 | 6:51 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:52 | 6:51 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:52 | 6:51 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:51 | 6:51 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:51 | 6:51 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:50 | 6:51 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:50 | 6:50 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:49 | 6:50 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:49 | 6:50 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:48 | 6:50 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 6:48 | 6:50 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 6:47 | 6:50 |
| 31 | 12.0 | 6:47 | 6:50 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 5.44 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.89 kWh/m² to a high of 5.44 kWh/m² in March across the year — March's 5.44 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.5 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Monrovia
None of Monrovia's seasonal hazards are active in March. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Monrovia's rainy season runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Monrovia sees seasonal dust haze (February), heaviest in February.
Is March a good time to visit Monrovia?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Monrovia.
What to pack for Monrovia in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Monrovia sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 25 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Monrovia in March
The nearest coast averages about 27°C in March — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in May at about 29°C and coldest in August near 27°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Tropical |
| Feb | 27 | Warm |
| Mar | 27 | Warm |
| Apr | 28 | Tropical |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 28 | Tropical |
| Jul | 27 | Warm |
| Aug | 27 | Warm |
| Sep | 27 | Warm |
| Oct | 28 | Warm |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Monrovia in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Monrovia peaks around September 16 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Extreme |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Monrovia in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Monrovia is worst in February — around 50 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 6.3× the cleanest month (September, 8 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 47 | 50 | 44 | 40 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 35 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47 | Poor |
| Feb | 50 | Poor |
| Mar | 44 | Poor |
| Apr | 40 | Poor |
| May | 18 | Moderate |
| Jun | 15 | Moderate |
| Jul | 13 | Moderate |
| Aug | 9 | Good |
| Sep | 8 | Good |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 16 | Moderate |
| Dec | 35 | Poor |
Where is Monrovia?
Monrovia sits at 6.3°N, 10.8°W, 32 m above sea level, in Liberia. The nearest listed city is Harbel, 49 km away.
Topography around Monrovia
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Monrovia.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Monrovia has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 75 m around an average of 3 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 75 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 337 m.
The land around Monrovia is covered by water (58%) and artificial surfaces (24%) within 3 km, water (65%) within 16 km, and trees (55%) and water (39%) within 80 km.
Liberia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 0% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $915
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.3 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 3.1
- per 100k, 2012
- Road deaths
- 38.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Monrovia (6.3005°, -10.7969°, elevation 32 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).