Climate normals · 1970–2000
Goma Climate
Goma is a city in DR Congo (11) with a population of about 432,587. Its average annual temperature is 19.6°C (67°F), with roughly 1226 mm of rain per year.
19.6°C
Avg Temp
1226
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Nov
Coldest Month
Goma Climate
Goma has an average annual temperature of 19.6°C (67°F) and receives about 1226 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is November. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
19.6°C
Avg Temp
1226
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Nov
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20° / 68° | 83 mm |
| February | 20° / 68° | 94 mm |
| March | 20° / 68° | 128 mm |
| April | 20° / 68° | 150 mm |
| May | 20° / 67° | 109 mm |
| June | 19° / 67° | 55 mm |
| July | 20° / 67° | 31 mm |
| August | 20° / 68° | 66 mm |
| September | 19° / 66° | 118 mm |
| October | 20° / 67° | 136 mm |
| November | 19° / 66° | 154 mm |
| December | 19° / 66° | 102 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Goma
The most comfortable months to visit Goma are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 25°C high). The coldest is November (near 14°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Goma are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Goma, DR Congo has an average annual temperature of 19.6°C and about 1226 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is November.
In January, the hottest month, daily highs in Goma average about 25°C (77°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.