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

In May, Great Smoky Mountains National Park averages 20°C high / 11°C low with about 201 mm of rain; Hot Springs National Park averages 27°C high / 17°C low with about 181 mm.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park vs Hot Springs National Park in May

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the better pick in May — 86 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is nice, soaked, clean air, while Hot Springs National Park is hot, soaked, muggy air.

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

	🇺🇸 Great Smoky Mountains National Park	🇺🇸 Hot Springs National Park
Comfort score	86/100 (A)	73/100 (B)
Feels-like high	20°C	29°C
Avg high / low	20° / 11°	27° / 17°
Rainfall	201 mm	181 mm
Rainy days	13	9
Humidity	77%	75%
Air quality (AQI)	42	51

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

Month by month

Great Smoky Mountains National Park 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, soaked, clean air · best October86
Hot Springs National Park 🇺🇸 United Stateshot, soaked, muggy air · best October73

Great Smoky Mountains National Park vs Hot Springs National Park in May — FAQ

Is May better in Great Smoky Mountains National Park or Hot Springs National Park?: Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the better pick in May — 86 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is nice, soaked, clean air, while Hot Springs National Park is hot, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Great Smoky Mountains National Park vs Hot Springs National Park in May?: In May, Great Smoky Mountains National Park averages 20°C high / 11°C low with about 201 mm of rain; Hot Springs National Park averages 27°C high / 17°C low with about 181 mm.