Typical May weather
Gatlinburg
Tennessee · May
75° days
51° nights
about 10 rainy days · 14 hours of daylight
What to pack
- Light jacket
- Umbrella
- Sunscreen
What May feels like
For a couple of weeks in late May or early June the synchronous fireflies at Elkmont blink in unison, and the park runs a vehicle lottery to keep the crowd manageable. It rains often this month, which is exactly why the forest looks the way it does.
Rain arrives about 10 days of the month, so keep one flexible day in your plans.
The numbers
| Typical high | 75° |
|---|---|
| Typical low | 51° |
| Days with real rain | 10 |
| Total rain | 5.5 in |
| Sunrise / sunset (mid-month) | 6:28 am / 8:32 pm |