Location & Surroundings
Goma is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 262 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kimpese, 27 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 150 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Nkolo Fuma Airport, 50 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 19' 16" S, 14° 24' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 262 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 178 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:21
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Goma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Goma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 31.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 672 W/m2.
Temperature
29.0 C
Wind
2.7 m/s SW (222 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
69 %
Precip
0.03 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 29.0 | 2.7 | 222 | 59 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.1 | 1.2 | 223 | 77 | 1,012.4 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 58 | 277.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 0.5 | 71 | 84 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.4 | 0.3 | 340 | 88 | 1,014.5 | 1.12 / 1.20 | 97 | 11.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.6 | 1.9 | 253 | 52 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 34 | 671.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.0 | 1.5 | 296 | 76 | 1,010.2 | 0.57 / 0.60 | 3 | 326.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 2.0 | 249 | 90 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.54 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.6 | 1.2 | 247 | 95 | 1,014.3 | 4.89 / 5.43 | 100 | 4.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.1 | 1.8 | 10 | 92 | 1,013.3 | 16.43 / 21.86 | 100 | 97.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.1 | 1.6 | 163 | 96 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 1.67 | 97 | 43.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.7 | 0.6 | 274 | 92 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 0.4 | 226 | 93 | 1,014.5 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 100 | 11.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.5 | 0.6 | 119 | 80 | 1,012.4 | 3.91 / 4.02 | 99 | 195.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Goma?
Now 29.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 31.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 672 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Goma today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Goma?
Local time is 22:21. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Goma?
Goma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Goma?
DEM 262 m.
Where is Goma located?
It is at -5.32104, 14.40386 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Goma in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.