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Goma Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Goma has relatively stable weather with warm temperatures. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

With minimal seasonal shifts, Goma experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in February to a pleasant 22°C in the coolest month, July.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 16°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Goma has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2992 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Goma shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, with an average of 424 mm of precipitation over 22 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 48 mm of rainfall over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Goma Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Forecast for Goma

Sat   Jan 11
24°C | 15°C
N 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

hourly forecast
Sun   Jan 12
22°C | 15°C
N 3 m/s
5.1 mm
partly cloudy and thunder

partly cloudy and thunder

hourly forecast
Mon   Jan 13
23°C | 15°C
SE 4 m/s
1.5 mm
partly cloudy and thunder

partly cloudy and thunder

hourly forecast
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The best time of year to visit Goma in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • What is the temperature like year round in Goma?
    It has mild temperatures all year round ranging between 21°C and 22°C.
  • Which is the warmest month in Goma?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Goma?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Goma?
    November tops the wettest month list with 424 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Goma?
    July is the driest month with 48 mm of precipitation.

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