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Tennessee Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Tennessee, the United States of America in May.

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Planning a journey to Tennessee, the United States of America this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Tennessee in May

Tennessee, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. May in Tennessee generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Mountain City to 27°C (81°F) in Millington. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Millington and 10°C (50°F) in Mountain City.

For specific regional insights in Tennessee, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dandridge with an average of 74 mm (2.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Brownsville with 187 mm (7.4 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in May. Gatlinburg typically receives 289 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Tennessee by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Tennessee — and find the best time to visit. (based on Gatlinburg)

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March16°C (61°F) April21°C (70°F) May24°C (75°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September26°C (79°F) October20°C (68°F) November15°C (59°F) December11°C (52°F)
Best Time to Visit Tennessee →

Best Places to Visit in Tennessee in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Tennessee.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Tennessee

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Tennessee, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Tennessee (May)

Precipitation variation in Tennessee (May)

Gatlinburg

In May Gatlinburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
258 hours
289 hours
290 hours
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Gatlinburg →

Pigeon Forge

In May Pigeon Forge generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
258 hours
289 hours
290 hours
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Pigeon Forge →

Sevierville

In May Sevierville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
258 hours
289 hours
290 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Sevierville →

Memphis

In May Memphis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
256 hours
304 hours
321 hours
Monthly rainfall
146 mm (5.7 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Memphis →

Jackson

In May Jackson generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
148 mm (5.8 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Jackson →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Tennessee in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gatlinburg 24°C (75°F) 10°C (50°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Pigeon Forge 26°C (79°F) 12°C (54°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Sevierville 26°C (79°F) 13°C (55°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Memphis 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 163 mm (6.4 in)
Jackson 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 166 mm (6.5 in)
Germantown 27°C (81°F) 16°C (61°F) 163 mm (6.4 in)

Tennessee weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Tennessee, the United States of America in May?

In May, Tennessee, the United States of America generally has pleasant weather conditions. Gatlinburg sees daytime temperatures near 24°C (75°F), with nights cooling to roughly 10°C (50°F).

What is the average temperature in Tennessee, the United States of America in May?

Average temperatures in Tennessee, the United States of America during May range from a nighttime low near 10°C (50°F) to a daytime high around 24°C (75°F) in Gatlinburg.

Does Tennessee, the United States of America get a lot of rain in May?

Yes, May tends to be a wetter month in Tennessee, the United States of America. Average rainfall in Gatlinburg sits around 125 mm (4.9 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Tennessee, the United States of America?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Gatlinburg, May might be a good time to visit Tennessee, the United States of America.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in October offering mostly perfect weather in Gatlinburg. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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