What is the weather like in Gatlinburg vs New Orleans in May?

In May, Gatlinburg averages 24°C high / 11°C low with about 158 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 30°C high / 21°C low with about 190 mm.

Gatlinburg vs New Orleans in May

Gatlinburg is the better pick in May — 85 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Gatlinburg is warm, soaked, clean air, while New Orleans is hot, soaked, muggy air.

Gatlinburg vs New Orleans — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Gatlinburg	🇺🇸 New Orleans
Comfort score	85/100 (A)	67/100 (C)
Feels-like high	25°C	33°C
Avg high / low	24° / 11°	30° / 21°
Rainfall	158 mm	190 mm
Rainy days	13	8
Humidity	76%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	42	58

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

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Gatlinburg vs New Orleans in May — FAQ

Is May better in Gatlinburg or New Orleans?: Gatlinburg is the better pick in May — 85 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Gatlinburg is warm, soaked, clean air, while New Orleans is hot, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Gatlinburg vs New Orleans in May?: In May, Gatlinburg averages 24°C high / 11°C low with about 158 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 30°C high / 21°C low with about 190 mm.