What is the weather like in Asheville vs New Orleans in May?

In May, Asheville averages 25°C high / 13°C low with about 129 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 30°C high / 21°C low with about 190 mm.

Asheville vs New Orleans in May

Asheville is the better pick in May — 89 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Asheville is warm, rainy, clean air, while New Orleans is hot, soaked, muggy air.

Asheville vs New Orleans — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Asheville	🇺🇸 New Orleans
Comfort score	89/100 (A)	67/100 (C)
Feels-like high	26°C	33°C
Avg high / low	25° / 13°	30° / 21°
Rainfall	129 mm	190 mm
Rainy days	11	8
Humidity	77%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	45	58

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Asheville 🇺🇸 United Stateswarm, rainy, clean air · best May89
New Orleans 🇺🇸 United Stateshot, soaked, muggy air · best March67

Asheville vs New Orleans in May — FAQ

Is May better in Asheville or New Orleans?: Asheville is the better pick in May — 89 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Asheville is warm, rainy, clean air, while New Orleans is hot, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Asheville vs New Orleans in May?: In May, Asheville averages 25°C high / 13°C low with about 129 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 30°C high / 21°C low with about 190 mm.