When to go · Matadi
Matadi in April
Avoid month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Democratic Republic of the Congo: Heavy rain and flooding.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 13
- Crowds
- Low
- Democratic Republic of the Congo overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Democratic Republic of the Congo overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Democratic Republic of the Congo: Heavy rain and flooding.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in April
- MatadiHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 13 days
- Kinshasa and Kongo Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo · Kinshasa, Matadi, Muandarainy
Dry, grey and cooler June–September; storms and floods November–December and March–April.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Democratic Republic of the Congo overall
- Low
- Prices · Democratic Republic of the Congo overall
- Medium
Democratic Republic of the Congo overall: Heavy rain and flooding.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Matadi, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Avoid
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Jun: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Apr: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Jun: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 13 (better)
Jun: 15
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jun: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jun: 0
April: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Democratic Republic of the Congo: Heavy rain and flooding.
June: Inside Matadi's best window: Jun–Sep.
Matadi: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast