Knoxville weather in May (Maryland, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to Knoxville in May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Knoxville includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 11°C.

Precipitation

Knoxville in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 113 mm for the month. Expect around 14 days of rain based on historical data.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, September typically offers 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 Knoxville climate page with graphs.

 

Knoxville, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 113 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

For visitors traveling to Knoxville, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Knoxville.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the United States of America? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United States of America. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.