When to go · Monrovia
Monrovia in March
Great month. Dry and hot; rains start late.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Liberia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Liberia overall
Verdict
Dry and hot; rains start late.
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Is another month better than March?
No other month rates higher than March for Monrovia in this guide.
Weather in March
- MonroviaHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 8 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.
J.J. Roberts Birthday check
15 March · City
Public holiday; offices closed.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Liberia overall
- Low
- Prices · Liberia overall
- Medium
Liberia overall: Hot and dry; Decoration Day in March.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Monrovia, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Great
Jan: Great
Daytime high
Mar: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
Mar: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 8
Jan: 4 (better)
Crowds
Mar: Low
Jan: Low
Prices
Mar: Medium
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 1
Jan: 1
March: Dry and hot; rains start late.
January: Dry season; dusty haze from the harmattan.
Monrovia: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen