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Matadi

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Updated Monday, August 17, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Matadi month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Matadi are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 28–29°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), July the coldest (average low 19°C), and November the wettest (about 259 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January29.822.91758.5
February30.723.31908.4
March31.023.41678.6
April30.623.42238.3
May30.423.0788.8
June29.420.658.5
July28.219.148.0
August28.019.386.2
September29.220.9175.6
October30.622.6887.1
November30.022.92598.1
December29.722.92468.2

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What is being reported around Matadi

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People and places shaping Matadi

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1535

    Matadi was near the site of the state of Vungu, which was first mentioned in 1535 and was said to be destroyed in 1624.

  2. Documented history · 1879

    Matadi itself was founded by Sir Henry Morton Stanley in 1879.

  3. Documented history · 1890

    The construction of the Matadi–Kinshasa Railway (built between 1890 and 1898) made it possible to transport goods from deeper within Congo's interior to the port of Matadi, stimulating the city to become an important trading center.

  4. Foundation of Matadi

    Founded by Sir Henry Morton Stanley in 1879.

  5. Construction of the Matadi–Kinshasa Railway

    Built between 1890 and 1898 to transport goods from the interior to the port of Matadi.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Matadi has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • Sir Henry Morton Stanley

    Founded Matadi in 1879.

  • Diogo Cão

    Portuguese explorer who carved graffiti in 1485 marking the limit of his travels up the Congo River near Matadi.

Local business and employers

  • Pemarza

    State fishing company that uses the port of Matadi to supply fish to Kinshasa.

Newspapers and local media

  • La Cité africaine de Matadi

    A newspaper published in French in Matadi.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Matadi Bridge

    Wikidata places this site in Matadi. Bridge over the Kongo River.

  • Yelala Rapids

    Rapids lying near the city of Matadi.

  • Tshimpi Airport

    Airport located nearby Matadi.

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01 · Overview

Matadi, in brief

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02 · History

How Matadi took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Matadi

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Matadi

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Matadi

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Matadi

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Matadi

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08 · Questions

Questions about Matadi

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Frequently Asked Questions about Matadi

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01 · Q&A

Where is Matadi located and what are its coordinates?

Matadi is situated in Democratic Republic of the Congo at geographic coordinates -5.8386, 13.4631 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Matadi?

Matadi has a recorded population of approximately 425,662 and observes the Africa/Kinshasa time zone (CDF).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Matadi?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Matadi include fr-CD, ln, ktu, kg, sw, lua, and the circulating currency is CDF.

04 · Q&A

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