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

In May, Congaree National Park averages 29°C high / 16°C low with about 104 mm of rain; Great Smoky Mountains National Park averages 20°C high / 11°C low with about 201 mm.

Congaree National Park vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in May

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the better pick in May — 86 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is nice, soaked, clean air, while Congaree National Park is hot, rainy, clean air.

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

	🇺🇸 Congaree National Park	🇺🇸 Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Comfort score	72/100 (B)	86/100 (A)
Feels-like high	30°C	20°C
Avg high / low	29° / 16°	20° / 11°
Rainfall	104 mm	201 mm
Rainy days	11	13
Humidity	67%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	46	42

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

Month by month

Congaree National Park 🇺🇸 United Stateshot, rainy, clean air · best November72
Great Smoky Mountains National Park 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, soaked, clean air · best October86

Congaree National Park vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in May — FAQ

Is May better in Congaree National Park or Great Smoky Mountains National Park?: Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the better pick in May — 86 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is nice, soaked, clean air, while Congaree National Park is hot, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Congaree National Park vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in May?: In May, Congaree National Park averages 29°C high / 16°C low with about 104 mm of rain; Great Smoky Mountains National Park averages 20°C high / 11°C low with about 201 mm.