Goma weather in May (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Is May a good time to explore Goma weather-wise? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.
Temperatures
The typical weather for May in Goma includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 17°C.
Precipitation
Goma in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 191 mm for the month. On average, there are about 17 days with rain during this month.If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July generally stands out with 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 May
Min Temperature
17°C
Max Temperature
22°C
Chance of Rain
57%
Precipitation
191 mm
Rainy days
17 days
Where to go in Democratic Republic of the Congo in May
Find out more about the weather in Democratic Republic of the Congo and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
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.
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