Mild
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States in May
Weather score63Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 111mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
26°C
Rain
111mm
Sun
9h
Weather score
63
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 111mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
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Weather map
Compare Knoxville, Tennessee, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May26°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May111mm average rain
May sits near Knoxville's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary, April, June, and August to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May9 hours average sun
May is one of Knoxville's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May63 weather score
May scores above Knoxville's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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