When to go · Monrovia
Monrovia in January
Great month. Dry season; dusty haze from the harmattan.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 31°C88°F / 22°C72°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Low
- Liberia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Liberia overall
Verdict
GreatVoykit month rating for Monrovia
Dry season; dusty haze from the harmattan.
Weather in January
- MonroviaHighs around 31 °C, lows around 22 °C, rain on about 4 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 72 °F, rain on about 4 days
- Coast, Liberia · Monrovia, Robertsport, Buchanan, Harperbest weather
Monrovia is one of the wettest capitals on earth (about 5 m of rain a year); a brief drier 'middle dries' spell often comes in late July–August.
Dry season season
Hot, mostly dry, best for beaches and sights.
Watch: Harmattan haze and heat.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
New Year holidays check
Early January · City
Offices close; hotels busy with returnees.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Liberia overall
- Low
- Prices · Liberia overall
- Medium
Liberia overall: Dry, some Harmattan haze; roads at their best.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen