When to go · Goma

Goma in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (higher rain, increased rebel activity).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C) / 14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C); average high / low
Rain days: 143
Crowds: Low; Democratic Republic of the Congo overall
Prices: Medium; Democratic Republic of the Congo overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Goma

Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (higher rain, increased rebel activity).

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

GomaHighs around 26 °C (79 °F), lows around 14 °C (57 °F), rain on about 143 daysHighs around 79 °F (26 °C), lows around 57 °F (14 °C), rain on about 143 days
Eastern highlands (under advice), Democratic Republic of the Congo · Goma, Bukavu, Virungarainy
Mild at 1,500 m; shown for completeness — all travel advised against.

Democratic Republic of the Congo overall: Rains return.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Goma, side by side.

First month

Second month

October: Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (higher rain, increased rebel activity).

June: Inside Goma's best window: Jun–Sep (dry season, lower rain).

Goma: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.