Goma, North Kivu Climate
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Pop. 432,587 Elev. 1,518 m / 4,981 ft
TZ: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+2) ·
Goma stays mild throughout the year, with February highs averaging 71°F (22°C) and December lows of 63°F (17°C). Expect around 195 rainy days annually (106.1 in / 2694 mm total). The city averages 22 sunny days per year and around 180 thunderstorm days. Ocean water temperatures reach 76°F (24°C) in summer.
| Temperature | 22°C (71°F) high | 17°C (63°F) low |
| Feels like | 17°C (63°F) low | |
| Rain | 195 days | 2694 mm (106.1 in) /yr |
| Sky | 22 sunny | 180 stormy |
| Wind | 1.2 m/s (2.7 mph) avg |
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Best months to visit: Jan, Feb, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Sky & Air by Month
Cloud cover (%)
77
Jan 66
Feb 80
Mar 84
Apr 81
May 65
Jun 63
Jul 65
Aug 73
Sep 86
Oct 84
Nov 85
Dec Humidity (%)
74
Jan 75
Feb 79
Mar 80
Apr 78
May 73
Jun 73
Jul 70
Aug 72
Sep 81
Oct 81
Nov 81
Dec Weather Days by Month
Water Temperatures
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Monthly Weather Data
↑ See chart| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rainfall | Snowfall | Sunny Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°C 70°F | 18°C 64°F | 168 mm 6.6 in | — | 0 |
| February | 22°C 71°F | 18°C 65°F | 121 mm 4.8 in | — | 5 |
| March | 21°C 70°F | 18°C 64°F | 304 mm 11.9 in | — | 1 |
| April | 21°C 70°F | 18°C 64°F | 396 mm 15.6 in | — | 1 |
| May | 21°C 69°F | 18°C 64°F | 189 mm 7.5 in | — | 1 |
| June | 20°C 69°F | 18°C 64°F | 109 mm 4.3 in | — | 4 |
| July | 20°C 68°F | 17°C 63°F | 90 mm 3.5 in | — | 5 |
| August | 20°C 68°F | 17°C 63°F | 93 mm 3.7 in | — | 4 |
| September | 21°C 69°F | 18°C 64°F | 149 mm 5.8 in | — | 1 |
| October | 20°C 68°F | 17°C 63°F | 432 mm 17.0 in | — | 0 |
| November | 21°C 69°F | 18°C 64°F | 308 mm 12.1 in | — | 0 |
| December | 20°C 69°F | 17°C 63°F | 337 mm 13.3 in | — | 0 |
Weather Days by Month
↑ See chart| Month | Sunny Days | Storm Days |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 13 |
| February | 5 | 6 |
| March | 1 | 21 |
| April | 1 | 23 |
| May | 1 | 15 |
| June | 4 | 7 |
| July | 5 | 5 |
| August | 4 | 6 |
| September | 1 | 14 |
| October | 0 | 27 |
| November | 0 | 23 |
| December | 0 | 20 |
Water Temperatures Data
↑ See chart| Month | Ocean Avg High | Lake Avg High |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C 74°F | 22°C 72°F |
| February | 24°C 75°F | 23°C 73°F |
| March | 24°C 76°F | 23°C 74°F |
| April | 24°C 75°F | 23°C 73°F |
| May | 24°C 74°F | 23°C 73°F |
| June | 23°C 73°F | 22°C 71°F |
| July | 22°C 72°F | 21°C 70°F |
| August | 22°C 71°F | 21°C 70°F |
| September | 23°C 73°F | 21°C 71°F |
| October | 23°C 73°F | 22°C 71°F |
| November | 23°C 74°F | 22°C 72°F |
| December | 23°C 74°F | 22°C 72°F |