Matadi weather in April
In April, Matadi sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 193 mm of rain across 21.8 wet days and about 11.9 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 2% of the time in April, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 hours at the start of April to 11 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, April is Matadi's 7th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Matadi's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 193 mm
- 21.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 6:10 AM – 6:03 PM
- Cloud cover
- 83%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.4 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.4
- out of 10
Temperature in April
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical April day in Matadi reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, April runs on par with March and about 2°C warmer than May.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 23 |
| 2 | 30 | 23 |
| 3 | 30 | 23 |
| 4 | 30 | 23 |
| 5 | 30 | 23 |
| 6 | 30 | 23 |
| 7 | 30 | 23 |
| 8 | 30 | 23 |
| 9 | 30 | 23 |
| 10 | 30 | 23 |
| 11 | 30 | 23 |
| 12 | 30 | 23 |
| 13 | 30 | 23 |
| 14 | 30 | 23 |
| 15 | 30 | 23 |
| 16 | 30 | 23 |
| 17 | 30 | 23 |
| 18 | 30 | 23 |
| 19 | 30 | 23 |
| 20 | 30 | 23 |
| 21 | 30 | 23 |
| 22 | 30 | 23 |
| 23 | 30 | 23 |
| 24 | 30 | 23 |
| 25 | 30 | 23 |
| 26 | 30 | 23 |
| 27 | 30 | 23 |
| 28 | 30 | 23 |
| 29 | 30 | 23 |
| 30 | 30 | 23 |
How April really feels in Matadi
Once humidity and wind are folded in, April averages 30 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in April is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Matadi weather by month
How April compares with the rest of the year at a glance. April is the 2nd-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 23° | 149 | 20.4 | 12.3 | 3.8 |
| Feb | 30° / 23° | 119 | 17.6 | 12.2 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 30° / 23° | 134 | 19.1 | 12 | 3.6 |
| Apr | 30° / 23° | 193 | 21.8 | 11.9 | 3.4 |
| May | 29° / 23° | 68 | 12 | 11.7 | 5.3 |
| Jun | 27° / 20° | 2 | 0.3 | 11.7 | 7.7 |
| Jul | 26° / 18° | 2 | 0.1 | 11.7 | 7.9 |
| Aug | 25° / 19° | 5 | 0.8 | 11.8 | 7.5 |
| Sep | 27° / 20° | 12 | 3.2 | 12 | 6.9 |
| Oct | 28° / 22° | 63 | 11.8 | 12.1 | 5.3 |
| Nov | 29° / 23° | 149 | 21.8 | 12.3 | 3.7 |
| Dec | 29° / 23° | 175 | 22.4 | 12.3 | 3.7 |
Cloud cover in April
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 2% of the time in April.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 10% of April, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 88%.
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| Clearer (%) | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| Cloudier (%) | 86 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 89 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 86 |
| 2 | 15 | 85 |
| 3 | 15 | 85 |
| 4 | 15 | 85 |
| 5 | 15 | 85 |
| 6 | 15 | 85 |
| 7 | 15 | 85 |
| 8 | 15 | 85 |
| 9 | 15 | 85 |
| 10 | 15 | 85 |
| 11 | 15 | 85 |
| 12 | 14 | 86 |
| 13 | 14 | 86 |
| 14 | 12 | 88 |
| 15 | 12 | 88 |
| 16 | 11 | 89 |
| 17 | 10 | 90 |
| 18 | 10 | 90 |
| 19 | 9 | 91 |
| 20 | 9 | 91 |
| 21 | 9 | 91 |
| 22 | 9 | 91 |
| 23 | 9 | 91 |
| 24 | 9 | 91 |
| 25 | 9 | 91 |
| 26 | 9 | 91 |
| 27 | 9 | 91 |
| 28 | 9 | 91 |
| 29 | 10 | 90 |
| 30 | 11 | 89 |
Chance of precipitation in April
Matadi gets around 193 mm of rain over 21.8 wet days in April, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 72% and peaks near 80% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 68 | 69 | 71 | 72 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60 |
| 2 | 61 |
| 3 | 61 |
| 4 | 61 |
| 5 | 62 |
| 6 | 63 |
| 7 | 64 |
| 8 | 66 |
| 9 | 68 |
| 10 | 69 |
| 11 | 71 |
| 12 | 72 |
| 13 | 74 |
| 14 | 75 |
| 15 | 76 |
| 16 | 77 |
| 17 | 78 |
| 18 | 79 |
| 19 | 79 |
| 20 | 79 |
| 21 | 80 |
| 22 | 80 |
| 23 | 79 |
| 24 | 79 |
| 25 | 79 |
| 26 | 78 |
| 27 | 77 |
| 28 | 76 |
| 29 | 75 |
| 30 | 74 |
Humidity in April
Most of April feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, April lands in the oppressive band about 85% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oppressive (%) | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 88 |
| Miserable (%) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 84 | 13 |
| 2 | 3 | 84 | 13 |
| 3 | 3 | 84 | 13 |
| 4 | 3 | 84 | 13 |
| 5 | 3 | 84 | 13 |
| 6 | 3 | 84 | 13 |
| 7 | 3 | 84 | 13 |
| 8 | 3 | 84 | 13 |
| 9 | 3 | 84 | 13 |
| 10 | 3 | 84 | 13 |
| 11 | 3 | 83 | 14 |
| 12 | 3 | 83 | 14 |
| 13 | 2 | 84 | 14 |
| 14 | 2 | 84 | 14 |
| 15 | 2 | 84 | 14 |
| 16 | 1 | 84 | 15 |
| 17 | 1 | 84 | 15 |
| 18 | 1 | 84 | 15 |
| 19 | 1 | 84 | 15 |
| 20 | 0 | 85 | 15 |
| 21 | 0 | 85 | 15 |
| 22 | 0 | 85 | 15 |
| 23 | 0 | 86 | 14 |
| 24 | 0 | 86 | 14 |
| 25 | 0 | 86 | 14 |
| 26 | 0 | 86 | 14 |
| 27 | 0 | 87 | 13 |
| 28 | 0 | 87 | 13 |
| 29 | 0 | 87 | 13 |
| 30 | 0 | 88 | 12 |
Wind in April
Winds average 5 km/h in April, the calmest month.
Across April, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 4 | calm |
| 22 | 4 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in April
Daylight runs from about 12 hours at the start of April to 11 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over April. Sunrise moves from 6:12 AM to 6:09 AM, and sunset from 6:09 PM to 5:58 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.0 | 6:12 | 6:09 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 6:12 | 6:09 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 6:12 | 6:08 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 6:12 | 6:08 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 6:12 | 6:07 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:07 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:07 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:06 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:06 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:05 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:05 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:04 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:04 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 6:10 | 6:03 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 6:10 | 6:03 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 6:10 | 6:03 |
| 17 | 11.9 | 6:10 | 6:02 |
| 18 | 11.9 | 6:10 | 6:02 |
| 19 | 11.9 | 6:10 | 6:01 |
| 20 | 11.9 | 6:10 | 6:01 |
| 21 | 11.8 | 6:10 | 6:01 |
| 22 | 11.8 | 6:10 | 6:00 |
| 23 | 11.8 | 6:10 | 6:00 |
| 24 | 11.8 | 6:10 | 5:59 |
| 25 | 11.8 | 6:10 | 5:59 |
| 26 | 11.8 | 6:09 | 5:59 |
| 27 | 11.8 | 6:09 | 5:58 |
| 28 | 11.8 | 6:09 | 5:58 |
| 29 | 11.8 | 6:09 | 5:58 |
| 30 | 11.8 | 6:09 | 5:58 |
Solar energy in April
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in April, about 4.4 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.22 kWh/m² to a high of 4.98 kWh/m² in March across the year — April's 4.4 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.1 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Matadi
In April, Matadi sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Matadi's rainy season runs November–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is April a good time to visit Matadi?
Our two travel scores rate April for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
April is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Matadi.
What to pack for Matadi in April
From April's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In April, Matadi sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. About 22 days see rain.
UV index in Matadi in April
Clear-sky midday UV in April peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Matadi peaks around March 15 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near July 19 at about 6 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 11 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 7 | High |
| Jul | 6 | High |
| Aug | 7 | High |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 11 | Extreme |
Air quality in Matadi in April
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where April falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Matadi is worst in July — around 38 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 3.4× the cleanest month (November, 11 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 22 | 32 | 38 | 38 | 28 | 15 | 11 | 13 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Moderate |
| Feb | 15 | Moderate |
| Mar | 14 | Moderate |
| Apr | 14 | Moderate |
| May | 22 | Moderate |
| Jun | 32 | Moderate |
| Jul | 38 | Poor |
| Aug | 38 | Poor |
| Sep | 28 | Moderate |
| Oct | 15 | Moderate |
| Nov | 11 | Good |
| Dec | 13 | Moderate |
Where is Matadi?
Matadi sits at 5.8°S, 13.5°E, 183 m above sea level, in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The nearest listed city is Kenge, 23 km away.
Topography around Matadi
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Matadi.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Matadi has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 504 m around an average of 191 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 544 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 702 m.
The land around Matadi is covered by artificial surfaces (67%) within 3 km, grassland (62%) and trees (27%) within 16 km, and grassland (52%) and trees (43%) within 80 km.
Democratic Republic of the Congo travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 42% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $807
- 2025
- Happiness
- 3.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 12%
- of population, 2024
- Road deaths
- 34.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 400
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Matadi (-5.8386°, 13.4631°, elevation 183 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).