Monrovia Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (44/100)
Is Monrovia safe right now? Checked 21 October 2026
Monrovia scores 44/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Liberia Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 11 Dec 2025); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Natural disasters (score 24)
Political instability (score 75)
September 27, 2026
Monrovia, Liberia has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 44 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is political instability at 75/100; the lowest-rated category is natural disasters at 24/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Liberia travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Monrovia currently sits at 44/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Monrovia is political instability (75/100), and the lowest is natural disasters (24/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (54/100) and crime and scams (42/100).
A score of 44 is higher than 47% of the cities we score.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 17, 2026
Monrovia, Liberia holds a moderate baseline composite risk score of 44 out of 100 with a US State Department advisory level 2. Additionally, visitors should be aware of the CDC Level 1 global measles health notice.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 21, 2026 08:14 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Political instability (score 75/100): Avoid demonstrations and political gatherings. Monitor news the morning of travel. Have a flexible departure plan.
- Disease & health (score 72/100): Check CDC and WHO advice for required vaccinations. Pack basic medications. Confirm your travel insurance covers medical evacuation.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Monrovia
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Exercise heightened caution even during daylight hours. Stick to primary thoroughfares, travel in groups where possible, and avoid navigating quiet residential side-streets alone.
Nighttime movement carries significant risk. Strictly avoid solo walking after dark; rely exclusively on hotel-arranged transportation or registered radiotaxis, and confirm destination security before leaving your accommodation.
Safety by Traveler Type in Monrovia
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Solo travelers
Crime risk is elevated. Solo travelers should avoid quiet areas at night, keep a charged phone and offline map, and share a live location with someone.
Women traveling solo
General crime risk is elevated. Plan arrivals in daylight, avoid isolated areas, and prefer accommodation with 24h reception. We do not hold gender-specific incident data for Monrovia, so also check the live official advisory above and local women-traveler communities.
Families with children
Health/disaster risk is elevated. Confirm medical-evacuation cover, identify hospitals near your accommodation, and check seasonal hazard (storm/heat/quake) before you book.
Older travelers
Health/transport risk is elevated. Confirm medical-evacuation cover, plan rest between transfers, and locate English-capable medical care on arrival.
Business travelers
Digital/money risk is elevated. Avoid public Wi-Fi for sensitive work, use a VPN, watch for card-skimming at ATMs, and carry minimal cash.
LGBTQ+ travelers
Local laws and social attitudes toward LGBTQ+ travelers vary widely by country and are not captured in our category scores. The official advisory/political indicators are elevated. Read your government LGBTQ+ travel guidance carefully and weigh trip purpose against current conditions.
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Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Monrovia
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Today's weather
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Monrovia, Liberia
| Today's high / low | 28.3°C / 23.7°C | Wind now / max | 7.3 km/h / 13.4 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humidity | 92% | Precipitation today | 13.8 mm · 99% chance |
| UV (max today) | 7.4 | Sunrise / Sunset | 06:29 / 18:26 |
- High precipitation chance
- Thunderstorm risk
Source: Open-Meteo (free public weather API) · fetched 2026-10-21 08:13:59 UTC · cached
Air quality
Air Quality
Good
| PM2.5 / PM10 | 7 / 8.5 µg/m³ | O₃ / NO₂ | 44 / 2.6 µg/m³ |
|---|
Source: Open-Meteo Air Quality · fetched 2026-10-21 08:14:00 UTC · cached
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Liberia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wildfires | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Monrovia happened in June (2 of 2 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Liberia travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Liberia entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-21 07:32:35 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Monrovia
The most weather-stable two-month window for Monrovia is December–January, when typical daily temperatures run from about 24°C to 30°C and monthly rain averages 64 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include heavy rain season in April–October; monsoon in April–November. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 10, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Monrovia
Monrovia has 6 hospitals, 3 police stations, 5 embassies and 10 pharmacies within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: JF Kennedy Medical Center Hospital
- Hospital: John F. Kennedy Memorial Medical Center
- Hospital: Monrovia Medical Unit ETU
- Hospital: Redemption Hospital
- Hospital: SDA Cooper Memorial Hosptial
- Hospital: St. Joseph's Catholic Hospital
- Police: Liberian National Police
- Police: National Police Headquarters
- Police: Zone 10 Police Station
- Embassy: Delegation of the European Union
- Embassy: Embassy of the United States of America
- Embassy: French embassy
- Embassy: United States Old Embassy Compound
- Embassy: Vatican Embassy
- Pharmacy: Aligi Drug Store
- Pharmacy: Denster Drug Store
- Pharmacy: EMD Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: F. K. Medicine Store
- Pharmacy: God's Glory Medicine Store
- Pharmacy: Momolu Medicine Store
- Pharmacy: Mr. Kamara Medicine Store
- Pharmacy: Shine Pharmaceutical
- Pharmacy: Sonia Incorporated Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Stars Success Medicine Store
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Liberia)
| Police | 911 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 911 |
| Fire | 911 |
| General | 911 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Medical access
| Hospital access | low |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | low |
| Emergency response | low |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | high |
Health risks are rated high in Liberia, and travelers should plan for limited services and medical access. It is crucial to review health guidance and nearby care options before arrival.
Common scam patterns
- Contract and Business Fraud. Fraudsters may approach individuals or business visitors with fake supply or institutional contracts requiring upfront cash or goods. Local police have documented cases involving individuals posing as officials to extract large sums of money under false pretenses. Tip: Verify all official government or institutional contracts independently and never hand over cash or goods upfront.
Area notes
- Monrovia. Monrovia dominates national life and serves as the primary hub, but visitors face elevated risks regarding petty theft and day-to-day safety issues.
Nearest embassies & consulates
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | 45 → 44 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 41 → 45 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
Every editorial change to Monrovia's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
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Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Monrovia
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Monrovia, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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