Climate Insights for Matana

The climate in Matana is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 2692mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 429mm of rainfall. Matana sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Matana sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 25°C. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 20°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Matana is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2692mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 224mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 429mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 28mm. That's 401mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Matana is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 13km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Matana, which began on March 20, 2026. Matana sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in September at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 13°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Matana is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 44mm per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 25°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Matana based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.