What is the weather like in Austin vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in May?

In May, Austin averages 31°C high / 20°C low with about 143 mm of rain; Great Smoky Mountains National Park averages 20°C high / 11°C low with about 201 mm.

Austin vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in May

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the better pick in May — 86 vs 69 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is nice, soaked, clean air, while Austin is sweltering, rainy.

Austin vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Austin	🇺🇸 Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Comfort score	69/100 (C)	86/100 (A)
Feels-like high	34°C	20°C
Avg high / low	31° / 20°	20° / 11°
Rainfall	143 mm	201 mm
Rainy days	7	13
Humidity	74%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	52	42

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

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Austin vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in May — FAQ

Is May better in Austin or Great Smoky Mountains National Park?: Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the better pick in May — 86 vs 69 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is nice, soaked, clean air, while Austin is sweltering, rainy.
What is the weather like in Austin vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in May?: In May, Austin averages 31°C high / 20°C low with about 143 mm of rain; Great Smoky Mountains National Park averages 20°C high / 11°C low with about 201 mm.