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

In May, Nashville averages 26°C high / 14°C low with about 111 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 30°C high / 21°C low with about 190 mm.

Nashville vs New Orleans in May

Nashville is the better pick in May — 88 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Nashville is warm, rainy, clean air, while New Orleans is hot, soaked, muggy air.

Nashville vs New Orleans — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Nashville	🇺🇸 New Orleans
Comfort score	88/100 (A)	67/100 (C)
Feels-like high	27°C	33°C
Avg high / low	26° / 14°	30° / 21°
Rainfall	111 mm	190 mm
Rainy days	10	8
Humidity	76%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	49	58

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

Month by month

Nashville 🇺🇸 United Stateswarm, rainy, clean air · best May88
New Orleans 🇺🇸 United Stateshot, soaked, muggy air · best March67

Nashville vs New Orleans in May — FAQ

Is May better in Nashville or New Orleans?: Nashville is the better pick in May — 88 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Nashville is warm, rainy, clean air, while New Orleans is hot, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Nashville vs New Orleans in May?: In May, Nashville averages 26°C high / 14°C low with about 111 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 30°C high / 21°C low with about 190 mm.