Goma Weather in August

What's the weather like in Goma (Nord Kivu) in August 2024?

The climate in Goma during August can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.

August is in the winter in Goma and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

Goma weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 25.4°C 77.6°F
Nightly temperature 13.3°C 55.9°F
Average temperature 19.3°C 66.7°F
Daily sunshine 5.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 65 mm 2.6 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 25.6°C 78.1°F
Humidity 66%
Windspeed 6.1kph 4 mph

On average August is the 3rd driest month of the year in Goma with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Goma

Goma average temperature in August

August rainfall

Goma average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Goma average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Goma in August 2024.

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Goma weather stats

Goma weather statistics
Hottest month: March 24.6°C 76.3°F
Driest month: July 28mm 1.1ins
Sunniest month: July 7.4hrs
Coldest month: July 24.6°C 76.3°F
Wettest month: October 152mm 6ins
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