May weather forecast
Liberia

The month of May in Liberia marks the solid establishment of the rainy season. Rainfall levels escalate dramatically, with average precipitation typically exceeding 150mm (5.91"). Coastal cities such as Monrovia and Buchanan often experience higher rainfall than inland regions. Yet, the entire country observes substantial precipitation, making May one of the wettest months of the year.

In terms of temperature, despite the increase in rainfall, the tropical warmth of Liberia persists. Average temperatures are mostly consistent with the previous months, oscillating between a minimum of 22°C (71.6°F) at night and a maximum of 31°C (87.8°F) during the daytime. The increasing cloud cover and rainfall contribute to a higher humidity level, which might make the temperatures feel warmer than they actually are.

When compared with April, May experiences a substantial rise in rainfall, truly ushering in the heart of the rainy season. The increase in cloud cover and rainfall can lead to reduced sunlight hours. Looking ahead to June, expect the intensification of the rainy season with peak rainfall typically observed in the heart of Liberia's monsoon period.

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• Monrovia - May »
  With an average sea temperature of 28.9°C (84°F), May is the month with the warmest seawater in Monrovia. With an average sea temperature of 28.9°C (84°F), May is the month with the warmest seawater in Monrovia.
• Gbarnga - May »
  On the first day of May in Gbarnga sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:46. May in Gbarnga, Liberia sees a further decrease in temperature, indicative of the rainy season's peak.
• Harper - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Harper sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:39 GMT. Entering May, Harper's average high-temperature reads a moderately hot 29°C (84.2°F), indicating a close resemblance to the previous month's climate.
• Voinjama - May »
  High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. In Voinjama, in May, during 26.9 rainfall days, 131mm (5.16") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Bensonville - May »
  The average heat index, which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in May is evaluated at 36°C (96.8°F). The months with the highest UV index in Bensonville are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Greenville - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Greenville sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:45 GMT. In Greenville during the entire year, the rain falls for 294.8 days and collects up to 1200mm (47.24") of precipitation.
• Bopolu - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Bopolu, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:54 GMT. As the year progresses, the weather in May in Bopolu builds on April's momentum, clinching the peak rainfall of 164mm (6.46").
• Robertsport - May »
  The month with the warmest seawater in Robertsport is May, with an average sea temperature of 29°C (84.2°F). In Robertsport, Liberia, in May, the average water temperature is 29°C (84.2°F).
• Fish Town - May »
  In Fish Town, Liberia, in May, during 26.8 rainfall days, 160mm (6.3") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Fish Town in May, during 26.8 rainfall days, 160mm (6.3") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Barclayville - May »
  In Barclayville during May, the rain falls for 26.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 160mm (6.3") of precipitation. January through May and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Barclayville, Liberia.