Goma weather in December (Democratic Republic of the Congo)

What does the weather outlook for Goma look like in December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Goma tends to experience pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 22°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 16°C.

Precipitation

Goma in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 324 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 19 days will experience 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 Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 324 mm  

Rainy 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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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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