Pack or skip
Winter coat for Knoxville in May
Verdict
Skip it
Lows stay near 56°F — a coat is overkill.
Why
Knoxville in May averages highs of 79°F, lows of 56°F, 11 rainy days.
That climate means a winter coat isn't pulling its weight. Lows stay near 56°F — a coat is overkill.
What to bring instead
Consider packable down jacket instead →
See the pack-or-skip verdict for packable down jacket in Knoxville in May.