What is the weather like in Austin vs Gatlinburg in May?

In May, Austin averages 31°C high / 20°C low with about 143 mm of rain; Gatlinburg averages 24°C high / 11°C low with about 158 mm.

Austin vs Gatlinburg in May

Gatlinburg is the better pick in May — 85 vs 69 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Gatlinburg is warm, soaked, clean air, while Austin is sweltering, rainy.

Austin vs Gatlinburg — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Austin	🇺🇸 Gatlinburg
Comfort score	69/100 (C)	85/100 (A)
Feels-like high	34°C	25°C
Avg high / low	31° / 20°	24° / 11°
Rainfall	143 mm	158 mm
Rainy days	7	13
Humidity	74%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	52	42

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

Month by month

Austin 🇺🇸 United Statessweltering, rainy · best March69
Gatlinburg 🇺🇸 United Stateswarm, soaked, clean air · best September85

Austin vs Gatlinburg in May — FAQ

Is May better in Austin or Gatlinburg?: Gatlinburg is the better pick in May — 85 vs 69 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Gatlinburg is warm, soaked, clean air, while Austin is sweltering, rainy.
What is the weather like in Austin vs Gatlinburg in May?: In May, Austin averages 31°C high / 20°C low with about 143 mm of rain; Gatlinburg averages 24°C high / 11°C low with about 158 mm.