Climate Insights for Gombe

The climate in Gombe is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 1316mm of precipitation falls per year. Gombe receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gombe sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Gombe has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Gombe is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1316mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 110mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 186mm of rainfall. November and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 52mm. That's 134mm less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Gombe is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 11km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Gombe, which began on March 20, 2026. Gombe sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in February at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 18°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Gombe is during January, February, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 69mm per month. 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 Gombe 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.