Matadi weather in October
In October, Matadi sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 63 mm of rain across 11.8 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 28°C in the first days to 29°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 0% of the time in October, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of October to 12 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Matadi's 4th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Matadi's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 63 mm
- 11.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 5:47 AM – 5:55 PM
- Cloud cover
- 80%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.78 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.3
- out of 10
Temperature in October
Highs climb over the month, from about 28°C in the first days to 29°C by the end.
A typical October day in Matadi reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs about 2°C warmer than September and about 1°C cooler than November.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 21 |
| 2 | 27 | 21 |
| 3 | 28 | 21 |
| 4 | 28 | 21 |
| 5 | 28 | 21 |
| 6 | 28 | 21 |
| 7 | 28 | 21 |
| 8 | 28 | 21 |
| 9 | 28 | 21 |
| 10 | 28 | 22 |
| 11 | 28 | 22 |
| 12 | 28 | 22 |
| 13 | 28 | 22 |
| 14 | 28 | 22 |
| 15 | 28 | 22 |
| 16 | 29 | 22 |
| 17 | 29 | 22 |
| 18 | 29 | 22 |
| 19 | 29 | 22 |
| 20 | 29 | 22 |
| 21 | 29 | 22 |
| 22 | 29 | 22 |
| 23 | 29 | 22 |
| 24 | 29 | 22 |
| 25 | 29 | 22 |
| 26 | 29 | 22 |
| 27 | 29 | 22 |
| 28 | 29 | 22 |
| 29 | 29 | 22 |
| 30 | 29 | 22 |
| 31 | 29 | 22 |
How October really feels in Matadi
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October averages 3 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 October is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Matadi weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 8th-warmest and 8th-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 October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 0% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 8% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 91%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Cloudier (%) | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 88 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 94 |
| 2 | 6 | 94 |
| 3 | 6 | 94 |
| 4 | 6 | 94 |
| 5 | 7 | 93 |
| 6 | 6 | 94 |
| 7 | 6 | 94 |
| 8 | 6 | 94 |
| 9 | 6 | 94 |
| 10 | 7 | 93 |
| 11 | 7 | 93 |
| 12 | 7 | 93 |
| 13 | 7 | 93 |
| 14 | 8 | 92 |
| 15 | 8 | 92 |
| 16 | 8 | 92 |
| 17 | 9 | 91 |
| 18 | 9 | 91 |
| 19 | 9 | 91 |
| 20 | 9 | 91 |
| 21 | 10 | 90 |
| 22 | 10 | 90 |
| 23 | 10 | 90 |
| 24 | 11 | 89 |
| 25 | 11 | 89 |
| 26 | 11 | 89 |
| 27 | 11 | 89 |
| 28 | 11 | 89 |
| 29 | 12 | 88 |
| 30 | 12 | 88 |
| 31 | 12 | 88 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Matadi gets around 63 mm of rain over 11.8 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 39% and peaks near 65% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 51 | 53 | 55 | 57 | 58 | 60 | 61 | 63 | 64 | 65 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 15 |
| 2 | 15 |
| 3 | 16 |
| 4 | 17 |
| 5 | 18 |
| 6 | 19 |
| 7 | 20 |
| 8 | 22 |
| 9 | 23 |
| 10 | 25 |
| 11 | 27 |
| 12 | 29 |
| 13 | 31 |
| 14 | 33 |
| 15 | 36 |
| 16 | 38 |
| 17 | 40 |
| 18 | 42 |
| 19 | 45 |
| 20 | 47 |
| 21 | 49 |
| 22 | 51 |
| 23 | 53 |
| 24 | 55 |
| 25 | 57 |
| 26 | 58 |
| 27 | 60 |
| 28 | 61 |
| 29 | 63 |
| 30 | 64 |
| 31 | 65 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the muggy band about 58% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 99% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | 92 | 91 | 90 | 89 | 87 | 85 | 83 | 81 | 78 | 76 | 73 | 70 | 68 | 65 | 62 | 58 | 55 | 52 | 49 | 46 | 43 | 40 | 38 | 35 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 21 |
| Oppressive (%) | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 35 | 38 | 41 | 44 | 47 | 50 | 53 | 57 | 60 | 62 | 65 | 67 | 69 | 72 | 74 | 76 | 78 | 79 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 92 | 7 |
| 2 | 1 | 91 | 8 |
| 3 | 1 | 90 | 9 |
| 4 | 0 | 89 | 11 |
| 5 | 0 | 87 | 13 |
| 6 | 0 | 85 | 15 |
| 7 | 0 | 83 | 17 |
| 8 | 0 | 81 | 19 |
| 9 | 0 | 78 | 22 |
| 10 | 0 | 76 | 24 |
| 11 | 0 | 73 | 27 |
| 12 | 0 | 70 | 30 |
| 13 | 0 | 68 | 32 |
| 14 | 0 | 65 | 35 |
| 15 | 0 | 62 | 38 |
| 16 | 1 | 58 | 41 |
| 17 | 1 | 55 | 44 |
| 18 | 1 | 52 | 47 |
| 19 | 1 | 49 | 50 |
| 20 | 1 | 46 | 53 |
| 21 | 0 | 43 | 57 |
| 22 | 0 | 40 | 60 |
| 23 | 0 | 38 | 62 |
| 24 | 0 | 35 | 65 |
| 25 | 1 | 32 | 67 |
| 26 | 1 | 30 | 69 |
| 27 | 0 | 28 | 72 |
| 28 | 0 | 26 | 74 |
| 29 | 0 | 24 | 76 |
| 30 | 0 | 22 | 78 |
| 31 | 0 | 21 | 79 |
Wind in October
Winds average 7 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| 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 | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of October to 12 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 5:54 AM to 5:44 AM, and sunset from 5:57 PM to 5:56 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 5:54 | 5:57 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 5:53 | 5:56 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 5:53 | 5:56 |
| 4 | 12.1 | 5:52 | 5:56 |
| 5 | 12.1 | 5:52 | 5:56 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 5:51 | 5:56 |
| 7 | 12.1 | 5:51 | 5:56 |
| 8 | 12.1 | 5:50 | 5:56 |
| 9 | 12.1 | 5:50 | 5:56 |
| 10 | 12.1 | 5:50 | 5:55 |
| 11 | 12.1 | 5:49 | 5:55 |
| 12 | 12.1 | 5:49 | 5:55 |
| 13 | 12.1 | 5:48 | 5:55 |
| 14 | 12.1 | 5:48 | 5:55 |
| 15 | 12.1 | 5:48 | 5:55 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 5:47 | 5:55 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 5:47 | 5:55 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 5:47 | 5:55 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 5:46 | 5:55 |
| 20 | 12.2 | 5:46 | 5:55 |
| 21 | 12.2 | 5:46 | 5:55 |
| 22 | 12.2 | 5:45 | 5:55 |
| 23 | 12.2 | 5:45 | 5:55 |
| 24 | 12.2 | 5:45 | 5:55 |
| 25 | 12.2 | 5:45 | 5:55 |
| 26 | 12.2 | 5:44 | 5:55 |
| 27 | 12.2 | 5:44 | 5:55 |
| 28 | 12.2 | 5:44 | 5:55 |
| 29 | 12.2 | 5:44 | 5:56 |
| 30 | 12.2 | 5:44 | 5:56 |
| 31 | 12.2 | 5:44 | 5:56 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 3.78 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 — October's 3.78 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 15 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 16 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 17 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 18 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 19 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 22 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 23 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.3 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Matadi
None of Matadi's seasonal hazards are active in October. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Matadi's rainy season runs November–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is October a good time to visit Matadi?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a reasonable time to visit Matadi for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Matadi in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Matadi sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear. About 12 days see rain.
UV index in Matadi in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October 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 October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October 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).