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Goma weather in December (Democratic Republic of the Congo)

Looking to travel to Goma in December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Goma typically experiences pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 22°C. But by evening, they drop to around 16°C.

Goma in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 324 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 19 days of rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Goma. July typically offers the best circumstances. While March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Goma, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 324 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  

Where to go in Democratic Republic of the Congo in December

Find out more about the weather in Democratic Republic of the Congo in December and which places have the best weather 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 Goma in December?

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 in December.

Camping
6/10

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