Monthly climate guide
Gatlinburg weather in May
Expect warm weather in Gatlinburg in May: afternoons reach about 23°C (73°F), while nights drop to around 12°C (54°F). Around 108 mm of rain falls over the month (wet), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 4°C warmer than April and 4°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Seasonally, May counts as late spring in Gatlinburg.
- Just 230 km apart, but Gatlinburg runs about 4°C cooler than Atlanta this month.
- It warms up quickly from here: by June highs are about 4°C higher.
- Expect a big gap between day and night — about 11°C.
Avg high
23°C
73°F
Avg low
12°C
54°F
Rainfall
108 mm
wet
Humidity
80%
relative
Sky
57%
cloud · often cloudy
Gatlinburg weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 44°F | -3°C / 27°F | 122 mm | 83% | 61% |
| February | 10°C / 49°F | -1°C / 31°F | 149 mm | 83% | 66% |
| March | 14°C / 57°F | 3°C / 37°F | 128 mm | 81% | 64% |
| April | 19°C / 66°F | 7°C / 44°F | 143 mm | 78% | 59% |
| May | 23°C / 73°F | 12°C / 54°F | 108 mm | 80% | 57% |
| June | 27°C / 80°F | 16°C / 62°F | 127 mm | 79% | 58% |
| July | 29°C / 83°F | 18°C / 65°F | 144 mm | 78% | 59% |
| August | 28°C / 83°F | 17°C / 63°F | 109 mm | 75% | 56% |
| September | 27°C / 80°F | 15°C / 58°F | 96 mm | 74% | 50% |
| October | 20°C / 69°F | 8°C / 47°F | 107 mm | 75% | 48% |
| November | 14°C / 56°F | 2°C / 35°F | 105 mm | 76% | 49% |
| December | 10°C / 50°F | 0°C / 33°F | 156 mm | 84% | 66% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is May a good time to visit Gatlinburg?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Gatlinburg →Other United States cities in May
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Gatlinburg in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Gatlinburg?
Yes. May is one of the best months for Gatlinburg, with highs around 23°C and about 108 mm of rain.
How warm is Gatlinburg in May?
Average highs are about 23°C (73°F) and average lows about 12°C (54°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Gatlinburg in May?
Gatlinburg typically gets around 108 mm of rain in May — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Gatlinburg (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.