Liberia

Visitor Information

Climate | Latest Travel Advice | Visas & Immigration | Money | Local Time | Getting Around | Public Holidays | Electrical Power Travel Insurance


CLIMATE

The climate of Liberia is tropical and humid, with little change in temperatures throughout the year. The average mean temperature is about 28°C (82°F), the maximum rarely exceeding 38°C (100°F). On the coast the heat is tempered by an almost constant breeze. Yearly rainfall is as high as 200 inches on the coast, decreasing to about 70 inches in areas farthest inland. There are distinct wet and dry seasons, most of the rainfall occurring between April and November. Average relative humidity in the coastal area is about 82% during the rainy season, 78% in the dry, but it may drop to 30% or lower between December and March, when the dust-laden harmattan blows from the Sahara.

For today's weather forecast see     CNN - Africa Weather Forecasts


LATEST TRAVEL ADVICE

Foreign & Commonwealth Office (London)
US State Department - Travel Warnings

The USA rep for the Ministry of Tourism of Liberia.
Liberia Ministry of Tourism   PO Box 234212  Encinitas, CA 92023  Tel: 888-454-7710


VISAS & IMMIGRATION

Visas are required by all except nationals of Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Republic of Korea, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo

Valid passport are required to enter to country and must for at least 6 months from the date of entry


MONEY

Official Currency:    Liberian Dollar=100 cents
Current Exchange Rate:    Today's Exchange Rate

In general travellers cheques are not accepted and it is best to carry US Dollars in cash. Credit cards are very rarely accepted. Liberia is an expensive country to visit


BANKING & BUSINESS HOURS

Banking:    Monday to Thursday: 0900-1200,   Friday: 0800-1400


LOCAL TIME

Liberia has the same time as GMT

TRANSPORT & GETTING AROUND

Air:
There is no internal flight system running at the moment

Public Transport:
The transport system is in a poor state with most transport being commandeered by the military. Roads blocks are a common feature and corruption is high. A poor bus services runs between the main towns and a minibus service operates in Monrovia.


Self Drive / Hire Cars:

Map & Atlases for Sale

Traffic drives on the right hand side and an International Driving Licence is recommended. It is possible to hire self-drive or chauffeured cars in Monrovia.


PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

Electrical Power

TRAVEL INSURANCE

If you need medical care whilst in Liberia, it is best to be aware that medical providers may not accept payment through your insurance company. In these circumstances you will have to pay in full after your treatment and file a claim with your insurance company for reimbursement. Therefore you should have access to cash, either from a credit card or by wire transfer. If you need assistance contact the country's local embassy or representative.

To be compensated you must be treated by licensed medical personnel and provide your insurance company with proper documentation and receipts.

It is advisable to always ensure you have a comprehensive travel insurance policy which covers you for repatriation to your home country.

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