AI-generatedMonrovia at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Feb · 30°
- Warmest sea
- May · 28.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,020 h
- Rain a year
- 3,533 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+0
- Elevation
- 32 m
Climate in Monrovia
Monrovia has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. February is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while August is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 2,020 hours of sunshine a year, Monrovia is moderately sunny; January is the sunniest month with 6.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
06:2918:29
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 06:16–06:57 · evening 18:01–18:41
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:08–06:16 · evening 18:41–18:50
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.
What is the weather like in Monrovia in October?
In October, Monrovia is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 373 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Monrovia.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 59 min06:29 – 18:29
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 80 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+0Africa/Monrovia
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %83 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %38 %
- 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
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Monrovia
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 27.4 – 28.4 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Monrovia ranges from 26.7 °C in August to 28.9 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in May, while the air already peaks in February. From June to August the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 28.1 and 29.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.2° | 27.5° | 29.1° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.4° | 26.2° | 28.5° | warm |
| MarchMar | 27.4° | 26.4° | 28.1° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.2° | 27.2° | 29.1° | warm |
| MayMay | 28.9° | 28.1° | 29.6° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.3° | 27.6° | 28.9° | warm |
| JulyJul | 27.1° | 26.7° | 27.5° | warm |
| AugustAug | 26.7° | 26.1° | 27.0° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 26.9° | 26.5° | 27.3° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 27.9° | 27.4° | 28.4° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.6° | 28.1° | 29.0° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.7° | 28.3° | 29.3° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Monrovia
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 5.3 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Monrovia, 44 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Monrovia
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (UV 14).
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 it, 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.
Rain in Monrovia: 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, Monrovia has about 30 rainy days with 373 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Monrovia
How breezy and how cloudy Monrovia 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 Monrovia typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 80 % of the sky over Monrovia: mostly overcast, with about 5.3 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 Monrovia
How often the day gets hot in Monrovia (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, Monrovia has about 1 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Monrovia
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (23°), the warmest in March (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 365 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 46 | 30° | 24° | 28.2° | 6.8 h | 19 | 83 |
| FebruaryFeb | 44 | 30° | 24° | 27.4° | 6.6 h | 20 | 101 |
| MarchMar | 44 | 30° | 25° | 27.4° | 6.4 h | 24 | 153 |
| AprilApr | 43 | 30° | 24° | 28.2° | 6.1 h | 26 | 194 |
| MayMay | 44 | 29° | 24° | 28.9° | 5.4 h | 30 | 330 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 28° | 23° | 28.3° | 4.8 h | 29 | 512 |
| JulyJul | 55 | 27° | 23° | 27.1° | 4.5 h | 27 | 418 |
| AugustAug | 53 | 27° | 23° | 26.7° | 3.9 h | 27 | 507 |
| SeptemberSep | 52 | 27° | 23° | 26.9° | 4.3 h | 29 | 569 |
| OctoberOct | 49 | 28° | 23° | 27.9° | 5.3 h | 30 | 373 |
| NovemberNov | 47 | 29° | 23° | 28.6° | 6.0 h | 28 | 191 |
| DecemberDec | 46 | 29° | 23° | 28.7° | 6.2 h | 23 | 102 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
6.30° N, 10.80° W · 32 m · Africa/Monrovia
Best time to visit Monrovia
The best time to visit Monrovia is from June to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in May it only reaches 28.9 °C. The wettest month is September with 569 mm of precipitation.
Monrovia through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Monrovia in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 29–30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 80 rainy days in all
Monrovia in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 27–28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 84 rainy days in all
Monrovia in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 27–29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 88 rainy days in all
Monrovia in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 29–30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 62 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Monrovia for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Monrovia
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Monrovia: score 55 against 49. In July, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in July. July has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 49 | 55better |
| Day high | 28° | 27° |
| Night low | 23° | 23° |
| Sea | 27.9° | 27.1° |
| Sunshine | 5.3 hbetter | 4.5 h |
| Rainy days | 30 | 27better |
| Rainfall | 373 mmbetter | 418 mm |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
Monrovia month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
46January30° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In January, Monrovia is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 83 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Monrovia.
Monrovia in January44February30° · Sea 27° · 7 h
In February, Monrovia is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 101 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Monrovia.
Monrovia in February44March30° · Sea 27° · 6 h
In March, Monrovia is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 153 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Monrovia.
Monrovia in March43April30° · Sea 28° · 6 h
In April, Monrovia is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 194 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Monrovia.
Monrovia in April44May29° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In May, Monrovia is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 330 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Monrovia.
Monrovia in May50June28° · Sea 28° · 5 h
In June, Monrovia is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 512 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Monrovia.
Monrovia in June55July27° · Sea 27° · 5 h
In July, Monrovia is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 418 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Monrovia.
Monrovia in July53August27° · Sea 27° · 4 h
In August, Monrovia is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 507 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Monrovia.
Monrovia in August52September27° · Sea 27° · 4 h
In September, Monrovia is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 569 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Monrovia.
Monrovia in September49October28° · Sea 28° · 5 h
In October, Monrovia is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 373 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Monrovia.
Monrovia in October47November29° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In November, Monrovia is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 191 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Monrovia.
Monrovia in November46December29° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In December, Monrovia is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 102 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Monrovia.
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Monrovia vs. Freetown
In October Freetown has the better holiday weather (score 54 vs. 49). During the day Freetown is 1 °C cooler than Monrovia. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Monrovia | Freetown |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 49 | 54 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 27° |
| Sea | 28° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 30 | 30 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jan – Apr |
Through the year
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Monrovia 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.
Monrovia has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 54) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 43).
- 43
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 45
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 54
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 49
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 46
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 40 min
- Distance
- 5,110 km
- Time zone
- UTC+0
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Monrovia
When is the best time to visit Monrovia?
The best time to visit Monrovia is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Monrovia?
The sea temperature in Monrovia ranges from 26.7 °C in August to 28.9 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Monrovia in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Monrovia?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 24 °C. August is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Monrovia?
The wettest month is September with 569 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 83 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Monrovia get?
Monrovia gets around 2,020 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 6.8 hours a day; in August there are 3.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Monrovia in?
Monrovia uses the time zone Africa/Monrovia, which matches UTC all year.
How long is the flight from London to Monrovia?
A nonstop flight from London to Monrovia takes about 6 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,110 km.
Which school holidays are best for Monrovia?
Monrovia has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 54) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 43). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 43, May half-term 45, Summer holidays 54, October half-term 49, Christmas holidays 46.
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