Goma Weather in January

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

The climate in Goma during January can be summarized as warm and damp.

January is in the summer in Goma and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

Goma weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 25°C 76.9°F
Nightly temperature 13.7°C 56.6°F
Average temperature 19.3°C 66.7°F
Daily sunshine 5.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 114 mm 4.5 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 28°C 82.4°F
Humidity 76%
Windspeed 5.4kph 3 mph

On average January is the 6th 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.

January temperatures in Goma

Goma average temperature in January

January rainfall

Goma average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Goma average rain in January

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 January 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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