Typical Weather in Knoxville, TN in May

78° F Avg High

56° F Avg Low

8 Rainy Days

☀️ Temperature Summary

May is a popular time to visit, with an inviting climate featuring warm temperatures. May is one of the warmer months of the year for Knoxville, with highs averaging around 78°F. Lows overnight are typically around 56°F. Daily high temperatures can range between 75°F and 82°F, and will often rise as the month goes on.

May is a great time to visit Knoxville, with mild temperatures and sunny days being very common.

High Temps Throughout the Year

☔ Rain Summary

You can expect about a 26% chance of rain for any given day in May. It's one of the rainier months of the year for Knoxville, with total rainfall for the month around 5 inches.

Rainfall Throughout the Year

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📍 Nearby Cities in May

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📅 Year Round Weather in Knoxville

46°F / 30°F
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71°F / 49°F
78°F / 56°F
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90°F / 70°F
87°F / 68°F
82°F / 62°F
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59°F / 40°F
48°F / 31°F
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