Aketi weather in May
In May, Aketi sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 131 mm of rain across 21.7 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 10% of the time in May, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of May to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Aketi's 5th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Aketi's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 131 mm
- 21.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 6:17 AM – 6:25 PM
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.13 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.5
- out of 10
Aketi is locality, capital of the eponymous territory of the province of Bas-Uele in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical May day in Aketi reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs on par with April and on par with June.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 22 |
| 2 | 30 | 22 |
| 3 | 30 | 22 |
| 4 | 30 | 22 |
| 5 | 30 | 22 |
| 6 | 30 | 22 |
| 7 | 30 | 22 |
| 8 | 30 | 22 |
| 9 | 30 | 22 |
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| 26 | 30 | 22 |
| 27 | 30 | 22 |
| 28 | 30 | 22 |
| 29 | 30 | 22 |
| 30 | 30 | 22 |
| 31 | 30 | 22 |
How May really feels in Aketi
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in May is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Aketi weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 6th-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° / 21° | 38 | 7.6 | 11.9 | 4.0 |
| Feb | 33° / 22° | 57 | 9.9 | 11.9 | 3.3 |
| Mar | 32° / 23° | 134 | 18.9 | 12 | 3.1 |
| Apr | 31° / 22° | 154 | 21.3 | 12.1 | 3.3 |
| May | 30° / 22° | 131 | 21.7 | 12.1 | 3.5 |
| Jun | 30° / 22° | 108 | 21.2 | 12.2 | 3.7 |
| Jul | 29° / 21° | 112 | 21.6 | 12.1 | 3.8 |
| Aug | 29° / 21° | 144 | 24.6 | 12.1 | 3.6 |
| Sep | 29° / 21° | 151 | 24.8 | 12 | 3.4 |
| Oct | 29° / 21° | 175 | 26.4 | 11.9 | 3.4 |
| Nov | 29° / 21° | 141 | 21.8 | 11.9 | 3.7 |
| Dec | 31° / 21° | 48 | 10 | 11.8 | 4.5 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 10% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 19% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 72%.
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| Clearer (%) | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
| Cloudier (%) | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 75 |
| 2 | 25 | 75 |
| 3 | 26 | 74 |
| 4 | 26 | 74 |
| 5 | 26 | 74 |
| 6 | 26 | 74 |
| 7 | 27 | 73 |
| 8 | 27 | 73 |
| 9 | 27 | 73 |
| 10 | 28 | 72 |
| 11 | 28 | 72 |
| 12 | 28 | 72 |
| 13 | 29 | 71 |
| 14 | 29 | 71 |
| 15 | 29 | 71 |
| 16 | 29 | 71 |
| 17 | 29 | 71 |
| 18 | 29 | 71 |
| 19 | 30 | 70 |
| 20 | 30 | 70 |
| 21 | 29 | 71 |
| 22 | 29 | 71 |
| 23 | 29 | 71 |
| 24 | 30 | 70 |
| 25 | 30 | 70 |
| 26 | 30 | 70 |
| 27 | 31 | 69 |
| 28 | 31 | 69 |
| 29 | 31 | 69 |
| 30 | 32 | 68 |
| 31 | 32 | 68 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Aketi gets around 131 mm of rain over 21.7 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 70% and peaks near 72% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 71 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 69 |
| 2 | 69 |
| 3 | 69 |
| 4 | 69 |
| 5 | 69 |
| 6 | 69 |
| 7 | 69 |
| 8 | 69 |
| 9 | 69 |
| 10 | 69 |
| 11 | 70 |
| 12 | 70 |
| 13 | 70 |
| 14 | 70 |
| 15 | 70 |
| 16 | 70 |
| 17 | 70 |
| 18 | 71 |
| 19 | 71 |
| 20 | 71 |
| 21 | 71 |
| 22 | 71 |
| 23 | 71 |
| 24 | 72 |
| 25 | 72 |
| 26 | 72 |
| 27 | 72 |
| 28 | 72 |
| 29 | 71 |
| 30 | 71 |
| 31 | 71 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the oppressive band about 97% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Oppressive (%) | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 96 | 97 |
| Miserable (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 97 | 3 |
| 2 | 0 | 97 | 3 |
| 3 | 0 | 97 | 3 |
| 4 | 0 | 97 | 3 |
| 5 | 0 | 98 | 2 |
| 6 | 0 | 98 | 2 |
| 7 | 0 | 98 | 2 |
| 8 | 0 | 98 | 2 |
| 9 | 0 | 98 | 2 |
| 10 | 0 | 98 | 2 |
| 11 | 0 | 98 | 2 |
| 12 | 0 | 98 | 2 |
| 13 | 0 | 97 | 3 |
| 14 | 0 | 97 | 3 |
| 15 | 0 | 97 | 3 |
| 16 | 0 | 97 | 3 |
| 17 | 0 | 96 | 4 |
| 18 | 0 | 96 | 4 |
| 19 | 0 | 96 | 4 |
| 20 | 0 | 96 | 4 |
| 21 | 0 | 96 | 4 |
| 22 | 0 | 95 | 5 |
| 23 | 0 | 95 | 5 |
| 24 | 0 | 95 | 5 |
| 25 | 0 | 96 | 4 |
| 26 | 0 | 96 | 4 |
| 27 | 0 | 96 | 4 |
| 28 | 0 | 96 | 4 |
| 29 | 0 | 97 | 3 |
| 30 | 1 | 96 | 3 |
| 31 | 1 | 97 | 2 |
Wind in May
Winds average 4 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | calm |
| 7 | 4 | calm |
| 8 | 4 | calm |
| 9 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 4 | calm |
| 16 | 4 | calm |
| 17 | 4 | calm |
| 18 | 4 | calm |
| 19 | 4 | calm |
| 20 | 4 | calm |
| 21 | 4 | calm |
| 22 | 4 | calm |
| 23 | 4 | calm |
| 24 | 4 | calm |
| 25 | 4 | calm |
| 26 | 4 | calm |
| 27 | 4 | calm |
| 28 | 4 | calm |
| 29 | 4 | calm |
| 30 | 4 | calm |
| 31 | 4 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of May to 12 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 6:19 AM to 6:18 AM, and sunset from 6:25 PM to 6:27 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 6:19 | 6:25 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 6:19 | 6:25 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 6:19 | 6:25 |
| 4 | 12.1 | 6:19 | 6:25 |
| 5 | 12.1 | 6:19 | 6:25 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:25 |
| 7 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:25 |
| 8 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:25 |
| 9 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:25 |
| 10 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:25 |
| 11 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:25 |
| 12 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:25 |
| 13 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:25 |
| 14 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:25 |
| 15 | 12.1 | 6:17 | 6:25 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 6:17 | 6:25 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 6:17 | 6:25 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:17 | 6:25 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 6:17 | 6:25 |
| 20 | 12.1 | 6:17 | 6:25 |
| 21 | 12.1 | 6:17 | 6:25 |
| 22 | 12.1 | 6:17 | 6:25 |
| 23 | 12.1 | 6:17 | 6:25 |
| 24 | 12.1 | 6:17 | 6:26 |
| 25 | 12.1 | 6:17 | 6:26 |
| 26 | 12.1 | 6:17 | 6:26 |
| 27 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:26 |
| 28 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:26 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:26 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:26 |
| 31 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:27 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 5.13 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.79 kWh/m² to a high of 5.76 kWh/m² in February across the year — May's 5.13 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.0 | Bright |
Is May a good time to visit Aketi?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Aketi.
What to pack for Aketi in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Aketi sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 22 days see rain.
UV index in Aketi in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Aketi peaks around April 16 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 9 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Aketi in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Aketi is worst in February — around 67 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 8.5× the cleanest month (October, 8 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 30 | 67 | 52 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 25 |
| Level | Moderate | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | Moderate |
| Feb | 67 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 52 | Poor |
| Apr | 15 | Moderate |
| May | 11 | Good |
| Jun | 14 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 12 | Good |
| Sep | 8 | Good |
| Oct | 8 | Good |
| Nov | 13 | Moderate |
| Dec | 25 | Moderate |
Where is Aketi?
Aketi sits at 2.7°N, 23.8°E, 380 m above sea level, in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The nearest listed city is Buta, 105 km away.
Topography around Aketi
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Aketi.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Aketi has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 38 m around an average of 382 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 180 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 245 m.
The land around Aketi is covered by trees (79%) within 3 km, trees (93%) within 16 km, and trees (99%) within 80 km.
Democratic Republic of the Congo travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 42% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $807
- 2025
- Happiness
- 3.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 12%
- of population, 2024
- Road deaths
- 34.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 400
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Aketi (2.7388°, 23.7833°, elevation 380 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).