When is the best time to go to Goma
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Goma, Congo, the Democratic Republic of the. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Goma
Goma weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Goma are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 114mm | 5.6hrs | 12.9hrs |
Goma's weather in January is typically warm and damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Goma for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Goma and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Goma with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 95mm | 5.6hrs | 12.9hrs |
February in Goma is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Goma.
February is in the summer in Goma and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Goma with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 111mm | 5.1hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Goma is characteristically warm and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Goma for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the fall / autumn in Goma and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Goma with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 142mm | 5.4hrs | 12.8hrs |
Goma's weather in April is typically warm and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Goma for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the fall / autumn in Goma and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Goma with around 142mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 133mm | 5.5hrs | 12.8hrs |
May is a wet month in Goma and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Goma for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the fall / autumn in Goma and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Goma with around 133mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 46mm | 7.1hrs | 12.9hrs |
Warm and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Goma during the month of June
It is perhaps a good month to visit Goma, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Goma and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Goma with around 46mm 1.8 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 28mm | 7.4hrs | 12.9hrs |
July in Goma is generally dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Goma, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Goma and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Goma with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 65mm | 5.7hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Goma is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Goma.
August is in the winter in Goma and is typically the 5th 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.
On average August is the 5th wettest 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.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 116mm | 6.1hrs | 12.8hrs |
Goma's weather in September is typically warm and damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Goma for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the spring in Goma and is typically the 4th 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.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Goma with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 152mm | 5.6hrs | 12.8hrs |
October is a wet month in Goma and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Goma for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the spring in Goma and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Goma with around 152mm 6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 146mm | 5.8hrs | 12.9hrs |
The climate in Goma during November can be summarized as warm and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Goma for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the spring in Goma and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Goma with around 146mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 119mm | 5.3hrs | 12.9hrs |
December in Goma is generally damp with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Goma for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Goma and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Goma with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Goma weather stats
| 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 |
| Warmest sea: | April | 28.9°C 84°F |
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