Climate Insights for Goma

The climate in Goma is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 2,700 mm of precipitation falls per year. Goma receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Goma sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Goma is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 106.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Goma receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Goma sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Goma has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 20°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.Goma has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°F range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 70°F with a mean of 67°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 63°F and an average of 66°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows.

Goma is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,700 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 225 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 415 mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 41 mm. That's 374 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Goma is a very wet location, receiving approximately 106.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.9 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 16.3 in of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.6 in. That's 14.7 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Goma is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Goma is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 4mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

The best time to visit Goma is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 69 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 21°C, while December is the coldest period with lows dropping to 17°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Goma is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.7 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 70°F, while December is the coldest period with lows dropping to 63°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Goma based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Goma based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.