Things to Do in Liberia in August
August weather, activities, events & insider tips
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August Weather in Liberia
Temperature, rainfall and humidity at a glance
77°F (25°C)
High Temp
68°F (20°C)
Low Temp
2.0 inches (51 mm)
Rainfall
70%
Humidity
Is August Right for You?
Weigh the advantages and considerations before booking
Advantages
- + August lands between the May-July downpours and the September-October tempests. Skies stay clear 70% of mornings. Surf Robertsport then; Atlantic swells peak this month.
- + Hotel rates fall 30-40% from peak. ELWA Junction bars have empty plastic chairs. Watch the Gulf of Guinea sunset without fighting NGO crews for tables.
- + Marshall mangrove tours shine now. High water lets canoes slip deep into creeks. You will see African fish eagles and the rare manatee. Dry season blocks entry.
- + Monrovia's street food wakes at dusk when August mercury hits 72°F (22°C). Grilled cassava smoke and pepper-soup steam drift over Waterside Market after sunset.
Considerations
- − Thunder cracks at 3pm. Expect 45-minute cloudburts. Flooded intersections linger for hours between Providence Island and downtown. Drainage fails fast.
- − Laterite roads to Sapo National Park melt into red glue. A 4WD can sink. The 230 km (143 mile) haul from Monrovia stretches to 7 hours, if open.
- − Beach humidity reaches 85% by 10am. Clothes never dry. Camera lenses fog the instant you leave air conditioning. Salt air gnaws electronics alive.
Year-Round Climate
How August compares to the rest of the year
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°C | 20°C | 2.0 inches (51 mm) |
| Feb | 31°C | 21°C | 2.0 inches (51 mm) |
| Mar | 25°C | 20°C | 2.0 inches (51 mm) |
| Apr | 25°C | 20°C | 2.0 inches (51 mm) |
| May | 25°C | 20°C | 2.0 inches (51 mm) |
| Jun | 25°C | 20°C | 2.0 inches (51 mm) |
| Jul | 25°C | 20°C | 2.0 inches (51 mm) |
| Aug | 25°C | 20°C | 2.0 inches (51 mm) |
| Sep | 25°C | 20°C | 2.0 inches (51 mm) |
| Oct | 25°C | 20°C | 2.0 inches (51 mm) |
| Nov | 25°C | 20°C | 2.0 inches (51 mm) |
| Dec | 25°C | 20°C | 2.0 inches (51 mm) |
Best Activities in August
Top things to do during your visit
Robertsport Surfing and Surf Town Tours
Southwest swells pump 1.5-2m (5-7 foot) waves along Robertsport throughout August. Sets arrive clean. Dawn sessions run 6am-10am before onshore winds mess things up. Water sits at 26°C (79°F). When storms hit, wander the fishing village. Colorful wooden boats rest on black sand while men mend nets under palm-thatch roofs.
Booking Tip: Reserve lessons 2-3 days early through licensed operators listed below. Packages cover board and tuition. Bring reef booties. Volcanic rock bites.
Marshall Mangrove Canoe Tours and Monkey Island
Hand-dug canoes glide best in August. High water opens narrow mangrove veins. You meet pygmy hippos, otters, and 200 plus bird species. The 45-minute ride from Monrovia rolls past laterite homes where kids cheer. Reach Monkey Island sanctuary at 7am or 4pm for feeding time.
Booking Tip: Count on 6 hours round trip from Monrovia. Licensed outfits issue life jackets and tide-savvy guides. Book 5-7 days ahead.
Monrovia Street Food and Market Walking Tours
Evenings cool to 72°F (22°C) and Harmattan breezes tame humidity. Food walks start 5pm at Waterside Market. Alleyways echo with cassava pounding and charcoal smoke. Taste goat soup, sweet-potato greens, and learn the pay-per-plate "table tax."
Booking Tip: Guides spot the freshest pots and haggle for you. Expect 6-8 stops across 3 hours. Reserve 2 days early. Groups cap at 4-6 for easy maneuvering.
Sapo National Park Wildlife Tracking
Wildlife clusters around shrinking waterholes in August. Sightings come easy. The forest glows emerald. Ceiba trees wear epiphyte coats. Track forest elephants, Diana monkeys, and maybe western chimps. African grey parrots and hornbills call all day.
Booking Tip: Use seasoned operators who know mud conditions. The 230 km (143 mile) slog needs a tough 4WD and takes 7+ hours. Multi-day trips mean basic forest huts. Pack everything.
Providence Island Historical and Cultural Tours
Start at 9am to dodge heat and storms. Freed American slaves first touched sand here in 1822, planting the seed of Monrovia. Bullet-scarred colonial walls still speak. Guides recount quarantine, trade, and prison chapters.
Booking Tip: Tours last 2-3 hours and include the National Museum. Licensed storytellers add context solo walkers miss. Book same day or 24 hours ahead; August slots stay open.
Where to Stay in Liberia in August
Hand-picked hotels across price tiers for August travellers.
August Events & Festivals
What's happening during your visit
Late August
National Flag Day Celebrations
August 24 celebrates flag adoption in 1847. Processions clog Monrovia. Schoolkids march in crisp whites to drumbeats. Vendors hawk plastic flags and patriotic snacks. Main acts fill Centennial Pavilion. Yet street parties around hipco-blasting pickups steal the show.
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Insider knowledge and common pitfalls to avoid
Insider Knowledge
Grab Radio LIB before touchdown. Storm closures hit the call-in shows. You'll learn fast Liberian English. Download the Radio LIB app before arriving - it's the fastest way to hear about road closures from storms, and the call-in shows will teach you Liberian English faster than any phrasebook
Follow the dawn thump of cassava. Knock on the compound gate. They'll hand you a spoon. The best fufu is found by following your nose to compounds where women pound cassava at dawn - knock and offer to buy some, they'll usually invite you to join their breakfast
Open every chat with 'How de body?' Koloqua wins smiles instantaneously. Doors swing wide. Learn 'How de body?' as your greeting - Liberians will light up when you attempt Koloqua, and it opens doors that stay closed to foreigners who only speak English
August knocks towers flat regularly. Offline maps save trips. Write numbers on paper. August storms knock out cell towers regularly - download offline maps and save important numbers written down, don't rely on your phone working when you need it
Waterside changers beat bank rates. Red 100 LD mimics 50 LD. Count twice under light. The money changers at Waterside Market give better rates than banks. But count your Liberian dollars carefully - the red 100 LD notes look similar to 50 LD in dim light
Avoid These Mistakes
Skip Robertsport in August? Madness. Storm swells groom empty breaks. Surf alone, grinning. Assuming August is 'rainy season' and skipping Robertsport - the surfing is best this month, and you'll have the breaks to yourself
Bare skin screams tourist. Liberians cover up despite heat. Shoulders matter everywhere. Wearing shorts and tank tops everywhere - Liberians dress modestly despite the heat, and covering shoulders shows respect, when visiting churches or rural areas
Mud turns 85 km into epic. Buchanan can swallow four hours. Buffer every plan. Trying to rush between destinations - the 85 km (53 mile) trip to Buchanan can take 4 hours in August mud, so build buffer time into every plan
Greenbacks alone won't cut it. Markets price in Liberian dollars. Pay local, save more. Bringing only USD - many places prefer or only accept Liberian dollars, and you'll get better prices paying in local currency at markets
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