Summary:
The predicted malaria case for various locations across the country for the month of MARCH 2026 is between 3.2 to 11.3 cases per one hundred persons. The highest malaria cases is expected in parts of Margibi, Grand Bassa, Sinoe Grand Kru and Maryland counties. Low malaria cases are expected to occur in Lofa and parts of Gbapolu, Bong and Nimba counties while high malaria cases are expected in the south or coastal counties.
Summary:
The expected climatic conditions in the month of March 2026 suggest a high prospects of malaria incidents across the country. Nevertheless, low vigilance cases are expected to occur in parts of Nimba, Lofa, Gbapolu and Grand Cape Mount counties.
Summary:
The maximum temperature in MARCH 2026 is anticipated to be between 28.6°C to 32.7°C across the counties. The lowest maximum daytime temperature is predicted over Maryland, Grand Kru, Sinoe, Margibi and Grand Bassa counties (figure 3). The highest maximum temperature is expected in the north, west and central regions of the country. However, the extreme maximum temperature is expected to occur in parts of Lofa, Nimba, Gbapolu and Grand Cape Mount counties.
Summary:
Minimum temperature across the country in March 2026 is anticipated to range between 23.0°C and 26.8°C. The highest minimum temperature is anticipated to occur along the coastal region including counties such as Maryland, Grand Kru, Sinoe, Rivercess, Grand Bassa, Margibi and Montserrado while the lowest minimum temperature is expected in Lofa and parts of Nimba, Bong and Gbapolu counties.
Summary:
In MARCH 2026, the forecasted cumulative rainfall amount across the counties is anticipated to be between 95.1mm and 241.3mm. Sinoe, River Gee, Grand Kru and parts Maryland, Nimba, Bong and Lofa are expected to record the highest rainfall amount. The western region including Grand Cape Mount, Bomi, Montserrado, Margibi and parts of Grand Bassa and Gbarpolu are expected to receive less rainfall during this period. The rest of the country are expected to experience moderate rainfall during this period.
Highlights of the Bulletin for MARCH 2026
In MARCH 2026, the forecasted cumulative rainfall amount across the counties is anticipated to be between 95.1mm and 241.3mm. Sinoe, River Gee, Grand Kru and parts Maryland, Nimba, Bong and Lofa are expected to record the highest rainfall amount. The western region including Grand Cape Mount, Bomi, Montserrado, Margibi and parts of Grand Bassa and Gbarpolu are expected to receive less rainfall during this period. The rest of the country are expected to experience moderate rainfall during this period.
During the month of March high relative humidity is forecasted across the country. Relative humidity March 2026 is predicted to range from 71.7% to 86.4%, as shown in Figure 2. The lowest relative humidity is expected to occur in Lofa County with 71.7%. The rest of the country is expected to observe an increase in relative humidity.
The maximum temperature in March 2026 is anticipated to be between 28.6°C to 32.7°C across the counties. The lowest maximum daytime temperatures are predicted over Maryland, Grand Kru, Sinoe, Margibi and Grand Bassa counties. The highest maximum temperature is expected in the north, west and central regions of the country. However, the extreme maximum temperature is expected to occur in parts of Lofa, Nimba, Gbapolu and Grand Cape Mount counties.
Minimum temperatures across the country in March 2026 is anticipated to range between 23.0°C and 26.8°C. The highest minimum temperature is anticipated to occur along the coastal region affecting counties such as Maryland, Grand Kru, Sinoe, Rivercess, Grand Bassa, Margibi and Montserrado while the lowest minimum temperature is expected in Lofa and parts of Nimba, Bong and Gbapolu counties.
The predicted mean air temperature for various locations across the country for March 2026 is expected to be between 26.6°C and 28.1°C. Lofa, River Gee and Grand Gedeh are anticipated to experience low mean temperature, while the other parts of the country are expected to observe an increase in mean temperature.
With respect to malaria incidents, the predicted malaria case for various locations across the country for the month of MARCH 2026 is between 3.2 to 11.3 cases per one hundred persons. The highest malaria cases are expected in parts of Margibi, Grand Bassa, Sinoe, Grand Kru and Maryland counties. Low malaria cases are expected to occur in Lofa and parts of Gbapolu, Bong and Nimba counties.
Overall, the forecasted climatic conditions for March 2026 indicate a high likelihood of malaria incident’s across the country. Nevertheless, low vigilance cases are expected to occur in parts of Nimba, Lofa Gbapolu and Grand Cape Mount counties.
The anticipated temperature and relative humidity conditions are also likely to contribute to drug and medication instability across Liberia. Based on the forecasted weather parameters, high medical storage vigilance is recommended for most parts of the country, while lower medical instability vigilance is expected over Maryland, Grand Kru, and parts of Sinoe, River Gee, Grand Bassa, and Margibi counties.
Regarding heat stress conditions, caution heat index is prescribed over the Country during the month of March.
