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When to go · Matadi

Matadi in December

Avoid month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Democratic Republic of the Congo: Wet; Christmas diaspora flights full.

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
30°C (86°F) / 22°C (72°F)
average high / low
Rain days
12
Crowds
Low
Democratic Republic of the Congo overall
Prices
Medium
Democratic Republic of the Congo overall

Verdict

AvoidDemocratic Republic of the Congo month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Democratic Republic of the Congo: Wet; Christmas diaspora flights full.

Is another month better than December?

December is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in December

Long-term averages
  • MatadiHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 12 days
  • Kinshasa and Kongo Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo · Kinshasa, Matadi, Muandastorm or typhoon risk

    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: Wet; Christmas diaspora flights full.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Matadi, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Dec: Avoid

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Dec: 30 °C (86 °F)

    Jun: 28 °C (82 °F)

  • Night low

    Dec: 22 °C (72 °F)

    Jun: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Rain days

    Dec: 12 (better)

    Jun: 15

  • Crowds

    Dec: Low

    Jun: Medium

  • Prices

    Dec: Medium

    Jun: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Dec: 0

    Jun: 0

December: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Democratic Republic of the Congo: Wet; Christmas diaspora flights full.

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
  • A spare day in the plan: storms can cancel flights and ferries

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Across Democratic Republic of the Congo in December →