Goma weather in March (Democratic Republic of the Congo)

Curious about the March weather in Goma? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In March, Goma generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 23°C, while night temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Goma in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 375 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 prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March 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 March

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 375 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Where to go in Democratic Republic of the Congo in March

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

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 March.

Camping

6/10

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