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Goma weather in April (Democratic Republic of the Congo)

Wondering what the weather is like in Goma during April? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In April, the weather in Goma generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 22°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 17°C.

Precipitation

Goma in April falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 307 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 22 days will experience rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Goma. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Goma climate page with graphs.

 

Goma, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 72%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 307 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  

Where to go in Democratic Republic of the Congo in April

Find out more about the weather in Democratic Republic of the Congo and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Goma, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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