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Goma weather in January (Democratic Republic of the Congo)

Curious about the climate in Goma this January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Goma typically brings high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 22°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 16°C.

Precipitation

Goma in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 225 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 16 days this month are expected to have rain.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days 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 January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 225 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  

Where to go in Democratic Republic of the Congo in January

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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