Bas-Congo weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Like most weather services, we show Bas-Congo at one spot: Matadi, its largest city. At 7:30 PM local time it was mostly clear and 27°C (80°F). Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun–Aug.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 28%
- Chance of rain
- 35%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–AugOff season Oct–Apr
About Matadi weather
Is it raining in Matadi right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 27° right now. Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Matadi this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–32° and lows of 23–24°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Matadi lately?
In the past 7 days, Matadi had 4 rainy days and 85.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Matadi?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Bas-Congo weather by month
When is the best time to visit Bas-Congo?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Bas-Congo is Jun–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 29°C (85°F) in December to 33°C (91°F) in September.
What is the rainiest month in Bas-Congo?
March is the wettest month, with about 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Bas-Congo?
September is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 29°C (85°F) and lows of 22°C (71°F).
Does Bas-Congo have a rainy season?
Yes. Mar–Apr, Nov is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jun–Sep is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Matadi), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Bas-Congo
Weather can differ a lot within Bas-Congo: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matadi | Jun–Aug | Mar–Apr, Nov | 29–33°C | 1,095 mm |
| Boma | Jun–Sep | Mar–Apr | 30–32°C | 1,034 mm |
| Mbanza-Ngungu | Jun–Sep | Mar–Apr, Oct–Dec | 28–31°C | 1,402 mm |
| Moanda | Jun–Sep | None | 27–30°C | 907 mm |
| Inkisi | Jun–Sep | Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec | 28–31°C | 1,545 mm |
| Kimpese | Jun–Aug | Mar–Apr, Nov–Dec | 28–32°C | 1,221 mm |
| Tshela | Jun–Sep | Nov–Apr | 28–32°C | 1,428 mm |
| Kenge | Jun–Aug | Mar–Apr, Nov | 29–33°C | 1,095 mm |
| Kasangulu | Jun–Sep | Oct–Apr | 28–31°C | 1,682 mm |