Chattanooga weather in May (Tennessee, United States of America)

What is the weather forecast for Chattanooga in May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Chattanooga during May to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 27°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 15°C.

Precipitation

Chattanooga in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 11 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 277 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Chattanooga. May typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Chattanooga climate page with graphs.

 

Chattanooga, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 71%  

Sunshine 277 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 63%  

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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