Nantahala Weather in May

May is starting to get pleasantly warm, with average highs in the mid-70s and average lows around 50. This is when spring truly takes over. The venue grounds are a verdant green and blossoms are abundant. You’ll also see outstanding wildflower displays on the forest floor and a slew of birds migrating through.

Danielle and Lyle’s May 2022 Outdoor Smoky Mountain Wedding in NC on Lake Nantahala

A blanket of fog that gives the Smokies their iconic look was on full display for Danielle and Lyle’s outdoor mountain spring wedding.

Photography: JCM Photography