Liberia Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Monrovia, Gbarnga, Kakata, Bensonville, and Harper
This month in numbers
Liberia experienced its 4th warmest June on record, with an average temperature of 25.24°C, marking an anomaly of +0.8°C above the 1961–1990 baseline. This follows a trend, as the April–June 2026 period also ranked as the 4th warmest on record, with an average of 26°C and an anomaly of +0.9°C. Globally, June 2026 was the 3rd warmest June for land temperatures, and the April–June period was the 2nd warmest on record.
What changed
Liberia's consistently high temperatures this past month and season reflect a broader warming trend. The country's average temperature for 2025 was 26.22°C, making it the warmest year on record. This aligns with the long-term trend of +0.91°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. The nation is currently in its rainy season, and recent heavy rainfall has led to significant flooding in parts of Montserrado County, including Kpelleh Town, displacing residents and damaging homes.
What’s driving change?
The elevated temperatures in Liberia are part of a global warming pattern, exacerbated by the , where tropical regions already sit close to the limits of human heat tolerance. The ongoing heavy rainfall and associated flooding are a significant concern, with the Liberia Meteorological Service's Climate and Health Bulletin for June 2026 forecasting moderate to very heavy rainfall across the country, particularly in coastal and southern counties. This increased intensity of rainfall is disrupting the monsoon, making it more erratic. The National Disaster Management Agency has warned that over 100,000 people could be affected by climate-related hazards during Liberia's 2026 rainy season.
Looking ahead
The outlook for July to October 2026 suggests that Liberia is expected to observe normal to below-normal rainfall, while temperatures are very likely to be near to above average across most parts of the continent.
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Generated by Gemini from climate data and web sources
At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – Liberia
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Liberia – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – Liberia
Our World in Data / NOAA - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Wet / dry seasonsKöppen Am · TropicalLiberia doesn't have a warm/cold cycle - its monthly temperature range is only 2.4°C across the year - but it does have a strong wet/dry cycle (the wettest month gets 14× as much rain as the driest). So we track how the wet season has shifted instead.
Monthly rainfall climatology. A “wet month” exceeds the baseline monthly mean (dashed gold line). Biggest month-to-month shift: Apr (-23 mm, -15%).
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Headline: anomaly vs the 1961–1990 mean. Small figure: the actual value. Rank: position in the full record (1st = highest ever). Record: highest (or lowest) value on record with its year.
Emissions & Energy
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Liberia
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Liberia changing?
Liberia is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Liberia come from?
Climate data for Liberia comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Liberia climate data cover?
The Liberia climate profile covers Monrovia, Gbarnga, Kakata, Bensonville and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Liberia
How often is the Liberia climate update refreshed?
The Liberia climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.