What is the weather like in Mammoth Cave National Park vs New River Gorge National Park in May?

In May, Mammoth Cave National Park averages 27°C high / 14°C low with about 147 mm of rain; New River Gorge National Park averages 22°C high / 11°C low with about 154 mm.

Mammoth Cave National Park vs New River Gorge National Park in May

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

Mammoth Cave National Park vs New River Gorge National Park — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Mammoth Cave National Park	🇺🇸 New River Gorge National Park
Comfort score	77/100 (B)	83/100 (A)
Feels-like high	28°C	23°C
Avg high / low	27° / 14°	22° / 11°
Rainfall	147 mm	154 mm
Rainy days	12	16
Humidity	74%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	47	45

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

Month by month

Mammoth Cave National Park 🇺🇸 United Stateswarm, rainy, clean air · best April77
New River Gorge National Park 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, soaked, clean air · best October83

Mammoth Cave National Park vs New River Gorge National Park in May — FAQ

Is May better in Mammoth Cave National Park or New River Gorge National Park?: New River Gorge National Park is the better pick in May — 83 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New River Gorge National Park is nice, soaked, clean air, while Mammoth Cave National Park is warm, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Mammoth Cave National Park vs New River Gorge National Park in May?: In May, Mammoth Cave National Park averages 27°C high / 14°C low with about 147 mm of rain; New River Gorge National Park averages 22°C high / 11°C low with about 154 mm.