Best Time to Visit Matadi, Kongo Central, DR Congo
Matadi is at its sunniest and driest in June–September.
The best time to visit Matadi for sunny, dry weather is June–September — 4 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through May–October and January; the wetter half falls in February–April and November–December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 22.2°C / 72°F in July to 27.4°C / 81.3°F in March, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in (June) to 194 mm / 7.6 in (April). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Matadi, Kongo Central, Congo, Democratic Republic of the's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Matadi's climate is broadly consistently warm. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 23.8°C74.8°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 22.2°C72°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 22.4°C72.3°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 23.9°C75°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Matadi?
The best time to visit Matadi for sunny, dry weather is June, July, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is March averaging 27.4°C / 81.3°F, and the driest is June with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Matadi's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Matadi?
The rainy season at Matadi, Kongo Central runs through February–April and November–December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 114 mm / 4.5 in. The wettest single month is April (194 mm / 7.6 in).
What is the driest month in Matadi?
The driest month in Matadi is June, averaging about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 23.8°C / 74.8°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Matadi?
The least comfortable months for travel to Matadi — based on point-value climate at the city — are March, April, June, July, August, September, November. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 194 mm / 7.6 in in April, and the coldest month averages 22.2°C / 72°F.
Is Matadi climate different from Congo, Democratic Republic of the overall?
Yes, usually. Our Matadi figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Congo, Democratic Republic of the figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Matadi specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.