Climate of Goma, North Kivu, DR Congo
Point-value climate at Goma (North Kivu, Congo, Democratic Republic of the). Population approximately 144,124.
Located in North Kivu, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Goma has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 144,124. Monthly average temperatures range from 18.7°C / 65.7°F in November to 20.2°C / 68.4°F in January, with rainfall varying from 32 mm / 1.3 in (July) to 156 mm / 6.1 in (November) — about 1241 mm / 48.9 in across the year. Goma is the capital of North Kivu. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Goma's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: July.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.2°C68.4°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
| February | 20.2°C68.4°F | 94 mm3.7″ | — |
| March | 20°C68°F | 128 mm5″ | — |
| April | 20.1°C68.2°F | 154 mm6.1″ | — |
| May | 19.8°C67.6°F | 111 mm4.4″ | — |
| June | 19.3°C66.7°F | 56 mm2.2″ | — |
| July | 19.8°C67.6°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 20.2°C68.4°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
| September | 19°C66.2°F | 119 mm4.7″ | — |
| October | 19.8°C67.6°F | 138 mm5.4″ | — |
| November | 18.7°C65.7°F | 156 mm6.1″ | — |
| December | 19.1°C66.4°F | 102 mm4″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Goma?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are July. Goma's warmest month is January at an average of 20.2°C / 68.4°F, and its driest month is July with about 32 mm / 1.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Goma?
Goma, in North Kivu, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 18.7°C / 65.7°F in November to 20.2°C / 68.4°F in January. Annual rainfall is approximately 1241 mm / 48.9 in, with the wettest month being November (156 mm / 6.1 in) and the driest July (32 mm / 1.3 in).
What is the average temperature in Goma in January?
The average temperature in Goma in January is 20.2°C / 68.4°F, with rainfall of about 83 mm / 3.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Goma?
The driest month in Goma is July, with about 32 mm / 1.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 19.8°C / 67.6°F.
When is the wettest month in Goma?
The wettest month in Goma is November, with approximately 156 mm / 6.1 in of average monthly rainfall.