When to go · Goma

Goma in May

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

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C) / 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C); average high / low
Rain days: 108
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).

May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

GomaHighs around 25 °C (77 °F), lows around 15 °C (59 °F), rain on about 108 daysHighs around 77 °F (25 °C), lows around 59 °F (15 °C), rain on about 108 days
Eastern highlands (under advice), Democratic Republic of the Congo · Goma, Bukavu, Virungafine
Mild at 1,500 m; shown for completeness — all travel advised against.

Democratic Republic of the Congo overall: Rains ease late in the month.

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

First month

Second month

May: 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.