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

Planning a trip to Gatlinburg in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Gatlinburg generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 24°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 10°C.

Gatlinburg in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 289 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures October generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gatlinburg, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 125 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
SunshineSunshine 289 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 66% *  
* Data from: Knoxville, the United States of America (46 KM, 28 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

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

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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 Gatlinburg in May?

For visitors traveling to Gatlinburg, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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