Chicago vs Mammoth Cave National Park in May

Chicago is the better pick in May — 83 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is nice, rainy, muggy air, while Mammoth Cave National Park is warm, rainy, clean air.

Chicago vs Mammoth Cave National ParkMay climate, side by side

ChicagoMammoth Cave National Park
Comfort score83/100 (A)77/100 (B)
Feels-like high19°C28°C
Avg high / low20° / 10°27° / 14°
Rainfall109 mm147 mm
Rainy days1112
Humidity75%74%
Air quality (AQI)5547

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

Chicago vs Mammoth Cave National Park in May — FAQ

Is May better in Chicago or Mammoth Cave National Park?
Chicago is the better pick in May — 83 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is nice, rainy, muggy air, while Mammoth Cave National Park is warm, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Mammoth Cave National Park in May?
In May, Chicago averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 109 mm of rain; Mammoth Cave National Park averages 27°C high / 14°C low with about 147 mm.