🇿🇦 Cape Town vs Monrovia 🇱🇷

Cape Town, South Africa vs Monrovia, Liberia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Monrovia is the warmer of the two — about 6 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cape Town is drier, with roughly 257 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Cape Town🇱🇷 Monrovia
Avg annual high22°C28°C
Hottest monthFebruary (27°C)January (29°C)
Coldest monthJuly (7°C low)September (23°C low)
Rainy days / year89346
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Best months to visitApril, October, NovemberFebruary, August, September

🇿🇦 Cape Town

Best around April, October, November. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).

🇱🇷 Monrovia

Best around February, August, September. Hottest in January (29°C), coldest lows in September (23°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cape Town or Monrovia warmer?

Monrovia is warmer overall, averaging about 6 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cape Town or Monrovia?

Monrovia is rainier — Cape Town sees about 257 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cape Town vs Monrovia?

Cape Town is best around April, October, November; Monrovia is best around February, August, September.

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