AI-generatedLiberia at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Apr
- Warmest month
- Apr · 37°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,300 h
- Rain a year
- 1,630 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 148 m
Climate in Liberia
Liberia has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 37 °C, while November is the coolest at 33 °C. With around 2,300 hours of sunshine a year, Liberia is sunny; March is the sunniest month with 8.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Liberia
The best time to visit Liberia is from December to April. All year round it can get very hot, with highs of up to 37 °C. The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is October with 354 mm.
Liberia through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Liberia in the dry season
Nov – Apr
Fair
- 33–37 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Liberia in the rainy season
May – Oct
Poor
- 33–37 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 133 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
All year
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
May – Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: December – April
Keep in mindPeak heatFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 33°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
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Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:17–05:58 · evening 16:56–17:38
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:09–05:17 · evening 17:38–17:46
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Liberia compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 34° at the start of the month to 33° at the end. The days get 0.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 34° | 33° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 19° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.8 h |
What is the weather like in Liberia in October?
In October, Liberia is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 354 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Liberia.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min05:30 – 17:25
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 85 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 30 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %22 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %23 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Liberia
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March has the better holiday weather in Liberia: score 49 against 16. In March, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. March has 25 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in March.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 16 | 49better |
| Daytime high | 33° | 37° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 4.4 h | 8.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 26 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 354 mm | 3 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 26better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Liberia month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
48January35° · 8.0 h
In January, Liberia is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Liberia – and yet one of the best months here.
Liberia in January48February36° · 8.5 h
In February, Liberia is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Liberia – and yet one of the best months here.
Liberia in February49March37° · 8.6 h
In March, Liberia is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Liberia – and yet one of the best months here.
Liberia in March44April37° · 7.7 h
In April, Liberia is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 28 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Liberia – and yet one of the best months here.
Liberia in April9May37° · 5.7 h
In May, Liberia is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 197 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Liberia.
Liberia in May12June34° · 5.2 h
In June, Liberia is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 257 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Liberia.
Liberia in June13July34° · 5.4 h
In July, Liberia is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 154 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Liberia.
Liberia in July11August35° · 5.4 h
In August, Liberia is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 191 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Liberia.
Liberia in August13September34° · 4.8 h
In September, Liberia is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 299 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Liberia.
Liberia in September16October33° · 4.4 h
In October, Liberia is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 354 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Liberia.
Liberia in October30November33° · 5.1 h
In November, Liberia is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 134 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Liberia.
Liberia in November49December34° · 7.0 h
In December, Liberia is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Liberia – and yet one of the best months here.
Liberia in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Liberia
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (16°), the warmest in June (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from November to April. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 351 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 48 | 35° | 16° | 8.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| FebruaryFeb | 48 | 36° | 17° | 8.5 h | 0 | 2 |
| MarchMar | 49 | 37° | 17° | 8.6 h | 1 | 3 |
| AprilApr | 44 | 37° | 19° | 7.7 h | 5 | 28 |
| MayMay | 9 | 37° | 21° | 5.7 h | 18 | 197 |
| JuneJun | 12 | 34° | 21° | 5.2 h | 23 | 257 |
| JulyJul | 13 | 34° | 21° | 5.4 h | 18 | 154 |
| AugustAug | 11 | 35° | 20° | 5.4 h | 21 | 191 |
| SeptemberSep | 13 | 34° | 21° | 4.8 h | 27 | 299 |
| OctoberOct | 16 | 33° | 21° | 4.4 h | 26 | 354 |
| NovemberNov | 30 | 33° | 18° | 5.1 h | 13 | 134 |
| DecemberDec | 49 | 34° | 17° | 7.0 h | 2 | 10 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Liberia
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.4 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Liberia, 37 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Liberia: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Liberia has about 26 rainy days with 354 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Liberia
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in April (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Liberia
How breezy and how cloudy Liberia is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Liberia typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 85 % of the sky over Liberia: mostly overcast, with about 4.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Liberia
How often the day gets hot in Liberia (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Liberia has about 30 hot days, with an average daytime high of 33 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Liberia
Weather for your travel dates
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Liberia in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Liberia has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 49) and its weakest during May half-term (score 10).
- 46
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 10
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 36 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 12
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 34 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 16
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 49
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
FairBest holidays
- 34 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h
- Distance
- 8,740 km
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (7 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Liberia vs Tamarindo
In October Tamarindo has the better holiday weather (score 28 vs 16). During the day Tamarindo is 2 °C cooler than Liberia.
| in October | Liberia | Tamarindo |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 16 | 28 |
| Daytime high | 33° | 31° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 28° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 26 | 28 |
| Best time | Dec – Apr | Dec – Mar |
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Frequently asked questions about Liberia
When is the best time to visit Liberia?
The best time to visit Liberia is from December to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Liberia?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C and nights around 19 °C. November is the coolest month at 33 °C.
When does it rain most in Liberia?
The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is October with 354 mm. The driest month is January with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Liberia get?
Liberia gets around 2,300 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 8.6 hours a day; in October there are 4.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Liberia in?
Liberia is on UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Liberia?
A nonstop flight from London to Liberia takes about 11 h, for a straight-line distance of about 8,740 km.
Which school holidays are best for Liberia?
Liberia has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 49) and its weakest during May half-term (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 46, May half-term 10, summer holidays 12, October half-term 16, Christmas holidays 49.