Monrovia in May

Heavy rain begins; roads flood.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• DecemberGreatDry; holiday crowds.
• JanuaryGreatDry season; dusty haze from the harmattan.
• FebruaryGreatDry and hot; good month.
• MarchGreatDry and hot; rains start late.

• MonroviaHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 22 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 22 days
• Coast, Liberia · Monrovia, Robertsport, Buchanan, Harperrainy

  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.

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.

• Unification Day check

  14 May · Nationwide

  Public holiday; heavy rains.

• Rainy season

  May to October · Whole city

  Daily downpours; roads flood and the airport road slows.

Crowds · Liberia overall

Low

Prices · Liberia overall

Low

Liberia overall: Rains start; interior roads begin to fail.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Monrovia, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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