Chicago vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in May

Chicago and Great Smoky Mountains National Park are nearly tied in May — 83 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is nice, rainy, muggy air; Great Smoky Mountains National Park is nice, soaked, clean air.

Chicago vs Great Smoky Mountains National ParkMay climate, side by side

ChicagoGreat Smoky Mountains National Park
Comfort score83/100 (A)86/100 (A)
Feels-like high19°C20°C
Avg high / low20° / 10°20° / 11°
Rainfall109 mm201 mm
Rainy days1113
Humidity75%77%
Air quality (AQI)5542

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

Chicago vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in May — FAQ

Is May better in Chicago or Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
Chicago and Great Smoky Mountains National Park are nearly tied in May — 83 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is nice, rainy, muggy air; Great Smoky Mountains National Park is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in May?
In May, Chicago averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 109 mm of rain; Great Smoky Mountains National Park averages 20°C high / 11°C low with about 201 mm.