Liberia Climate
Top 5 Cities: Monrovia, Gbarnga, Kakata, Bensonville, and Harper
This month in numbers
Liberia experienced its 8th warmest April on record, with an average temperature of 26.62°C, an anomaly of +0.9°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. Globally, April 2026 was the 2nd warmest April for land temperatures, with an anomaly of +1.1°C. The period of February to April 2026 was Liberia's 4th warmest on record, with an average temperature of 26.98°C, marking a significant anomaly of +1.2°C.
What changed
The past three months (February–April 2026) in Liberia have been notably warmer, ranking as the 4th warmest such period in 86 years of records. This trend aligns with the broader global picture, as global land temperatures for the same three-month period also ranked as the 2nd warmest on record. Liberia's one-month anomaly for April places it 181st out of 234 regions, while its three-month anomaly ranks it 174th.
What’s driving change?
The persistent warmth in Liberia is part of a long-term trend, with the country's average temperature showing an increase of +0.91°C against the 1961–1990 baseline. This warming is influenced by global phenomena such as ENSO, which can nudge global temperatures. Additionally, Liberia is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, including erratic rainfall and rising sea levels. In March 2026, violent windstorms struck Nimba and Lofa Counties, damaging over 200 houses and displacing more than 3,700 people. Flooding and landslides have also been reported in parts of Liberia during April.
Looking ahead
The seasonal forecast for Liberia anticipates periods of intense rainfall, likely accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and flooding, particularly in the central and southeastern parts of the country for May, June, and July.
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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 trend rate is shown as °C per decade in the headline panel; you can also see 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.