The weather in May in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

It's warm in May in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with an average temperature of 25°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 22°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 17°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 33°C in 2019, Great Smoky Mountains National Park reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 11°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 0°C to a highest value of 21°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In May, there is an average of 92 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,1 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in May for Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Great Smoky Mountains National Park New York
Average temperature 25°C 22°C
Max. temperature 28°C 28°C
Min. temperature 9°C -5°C
Total precipitation 92 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 12 days 14 days
Total snowfall 0,1 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 1 day 0 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with warm temps, averaging around 24°C during the day and nights around 11°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 26°C, with nights around 14°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is around 27°C, while nighttime temps are about 16°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Temperature in May in Great Smoky Mountains National Park over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Total precipitation in May in Great Smoky Mountains National Park over the years

Daily Snowfall in May in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Snowfall in May in Great Smoky Mountains National Park per year

Daily UV index in May in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Great Smoky Mountains National Park by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.