Cape Mount Nature Conservation Unit

National Park Protected conservation area in Grand Cape Mount County

Cape Mount Nature Conservation Unit
6.8066, -11.3734
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How to Get to Cape Mount Nature Conservation Unit #

The nearest larger towns are Robertsport and the regional hub of Tubmanburg; most outsiders travel overland from Monrovia. Road conditions are variable: a four- to six-hour drive from Monrovia can become longer in the rainy season. Local drivers and community guides are recommended; parts of the unit are only accessible on foot or by motorbike through narrow tracks.

Best Time to Visit Cape Mount Nature Conservation Unit #

Tropical West African climate dictates when the coastal forests and mangroves around Grand Cape Mount are easiest to visit; the dry season offers the most reliable travel.

Dry season (best access)
December-April · 24-30°C (75-86°F)
Drier coastal weather, easier overland access and less mosquito activity.
Wet season (lush, harder travel)
May-November · 24-30°C (75-86°F)
Heavy rains can make forest tracks muddy and river crossings difficult; landscape is green and dramatic.

Weather & Climate near Cape Mount Nature Conservation Unit #

Climate

Cape Mount Nature Conservation Unit's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 33°C. Heavy rainfall (4147 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 71 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryDecemberFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
17°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 29 mm.

83 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° – 32°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.7h daylight

February

February is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
22° – 32°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.8h daylight

March

March is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
22° – 33°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

April

April is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
22° – 33°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

147 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (356 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
22° – 32°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

356 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

June

June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (717 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° – 31°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

717 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
12.4h daylight

July

July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (873 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° – 29°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

873 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

August

August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (583 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° – 28°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

583 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

September

September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (663 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° – 29°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

663 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

October

October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (412 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° – 31°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

412 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

November

November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (180 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° – 30°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

180 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.7h daylight

December

December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° – 30°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

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